Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], February 5 (ANI): Darsheel Safary, the child actor of Aamir Khan starrer 'Taare Zameen Par', on Sunday flagged off the 'Fun Run Marathon', organized by Siliguri Metropolitan Police.

The marathon-- Fun Run 2023- For Good Health and Well Being-- was organized by Siliguri Metropolitan Police in association with Modi Public School at Uttarayon Township, Siliguri.

Also Read | Global Investors Summit 2023 and G20 Meet: Lucknow Airport Prepares for Massive Rush From February 10 to 15.

Actor Darsheel Safary, participating as chief guest along with Siliguri Police Commissioner Akhilesh Chaturvedi, flagged off the marathon, with over a thousand children participating in the marathon.

"This is a great initiative by the Siliguri Metropolitan Police and the Modi public school to have this fun run," Darsheel told ANI.

Also Read | Thane Shocker: Man Kidnaps Two on Suspicion of Stealing His Wife's Purse in Bhiwandi, Demands Rs 50,000 Ransom From Their Relatives; Arrested.

He said that a fitness fun run is a requirement as everyone including him got lazy after the pandemic. "It is very exciting to see children participating in the marathon," he added.

Commenced from 'Uttarayon', the marathon will be a run of 1.5 km, 3 km, and 5 km in three divisions.

Students from different schools in Siliguri participated in this marathon race. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)