Imran to run 7,000 kms for national harmony

Kolkata, Nov 14: National harmony and health awareness are two important aspects of a wise society and healthy living, and to promote these, Imran Khan of West Bengal has charted a noble mission.

Imran Khan, a physiotherapist by profession, is going to run a distance of 7000 kms in just five months from today.

''My aim is to help the youth recoup from any physical and mental illness. By doing this only we can prevent crime, terrorism, communalism and nepotism from the society,'' Dr Khan said.

Dr Khan aims to cover 13 states with 64 districts and 368 stopovers, where he would meet people and make them aware of the various osteo-diseases like arthritis, spondylitis and how to solve one's own problems.

Earlier, Khan had started his long distance run on November 14, 1992 from here but was stopped by the Uttar Pradesh government due the tense situation following Babri Masjid demolition.

However, he again set out on September 12, 1993 from Bokaro with a target of 20,000 kms and was enrolled in the Guinnes Book Of World Records.

UNI