Indore, February 19 A cricket tournament will be held in Indore next month to support women who have survived acid attacks, organizers said on Thursday.
The first edition of the event, the Sanatan Premier League, will be played at the city's Nehru Stadium from March 12 to March 15, spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur told reporters.
He said, "Rs 500 will be collected for every run scored. After the event, the money will be given to women who have suffered acid attacks."
Organizers said the tournament will feature eight teams, including players from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Delhi.
The winning team will receive Rs 31 lakh, while Rs 15 lakh will be awarded to the runner-up, they added.