Hundreds of cycling enthusiasts participated in the 'Pedal Through Paradise' cyclothon in Jammu and Kashmir, close to the Dal Lake, on Sunday.

The event was hosted by the  Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police.

People from different walks of life joined the event.

The age of the participants ranged from ten to sixty years.

The cyclothon aimed to promote fitness, healthy living, and positive engagement among the people.

Addressing the media, Additional Director General of the J-K Armed Police, Anand Jain, said, "Cycle Through Paradise' is our yearly fixture. Every year, J-K Police organises this cycle race. People aged between 5 and 60 years from all sections have participated in this. This sends across a message that we should maintain our fitness. This is also a message to the youth to direct their energy towards nation-building."

"Specially-abled women and men also participated in good numbers. All of them have participated with great enthusiasm. This also sends a message to the youth to stay away from drugs and maintain their fitness. So that they can make themselves better and contribute towards nation-building," he added.