STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: In recognition of J&K Rifle Association’s (JKRA) relentless efforts in promoting the sport and their outstanding contributions to the field of shooting, the Department of Post, Philately Bureau, Head Post Office Gandhi Nagar, Jammu has issued a special commemorative stamp worth Rs 5 in honour of the J&K Rifle Association here on Tuesday.
Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, Dilbag Singh and Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh along with the President JKRA S.S. Sodhi and Arun Mansotra, Treasurer unveiled the stamp paying tribute to the exceptional accomplishments of the JKRA.
Various sports federations in Jammu and Kashmir and across the nation have lauded this initiative by the Department of Post, Philately Bureau, Head Post Office Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.
Chief Patron of JKRA, Dilbag Singh and Mukesh Singh extended their heartiest congratulations to S. S. Sodhi and his team. They commended the JKRA for their consistent display of talent and prowess, securing numerous medals in recent tournaments, state, nationals, and international events.
DGP Dilbag Singh appreciated the dedication and hard work demonstrated by the shooters and the support provided by JKRA to all shooters and associates.
ADGP Mukesh Singh hailed the commemorative stamp as a symbol of inspiration and motivation for aspiring shooters across the nation. He emphasized the JKRA’s commitment to advancing the sport.
S.S. Sodhi assured all shooters and new players that the association would provide support and assistance to help them participate in national and international tournaments.
The district heads and associates of JKRA have been advised to conduct training camps to prepare shooters for future competitions.
The JKRA stamp, issued by Department of Post and Post, Government of India, has received appreciation from all shooters, team members, school colleagues, and coaches.
Dilbag Singh, Mukesh Singh and President JKRA thanked the entire JKRA team Chairman- Kuldeep Singh Jamwal, General Secretary- Amjad Parvez Mirza, IPS (Retd.), Sharat Chander Singh-Chief Executive Officer, Vice Presidents- Sohan Lal Sharma, Paramjeet Singh, Ashok Kumar, Samar Dev Singh, Joint Secretary- Manu Partap Singh Wazir, Executive Members- Anupam Sambyal, Upinder Jit Singh, Deepika Singh, Jyotsana, Sharuti Sharma, Niramaljit Singh, Advisory Committee- Jaipal Singh (Chairman), V.S. Pathania, Member, Col. Sukhvir Singh (Retd), Member, Organizing Committee- Rahul Bansal (Chairman), Sharat Singh, member, Rajesh Virdhy, member, Anu Sharma, member, Technical Committee- Rajesh Virdhy (Chairman), Anu Sharma, member,. Vijay Kumar, member, Tarun Dev Singh, member and Vishal Mehra, member.