Srinagar, October 29: More than 3,000 cyclists participated in the Jammu and Kashmir Police Cycle Race 2026, titled “Pedal Through Paradise”, in Srinagar on Thursday, Additional Director General of Police (Armed) Nitish Kumar said.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the event, Kumar said organisers had received around 5,000 entries, with participants turning up across different categories, including children, women and people above 45 years of age.

He said the annual cycling event was organised under the Fit India initiative to encourage fitness and promote a healthy lifestyle among people.

Kumar noted that participants of different ages took part in the race, including very young children, reflecting growing public interest in physical fitness and health awareness across Kashmir.

He congratulated everyone involved in organising the event and appreciated the enthusiasm shown by the participants.

The ADGP also said the concluding ceremony would be held at the Police Golf Course, where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha would attend as the chief guest and felicitate the winners.

The Traffic Police City Srinagar had issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the cycling event, scheduled for October 29, to facilitate its smooth conduct.