Kashmir
Independence Day: Full dress rehearsals held across Kashmir valley
Srinagar: The full dress rehearsal of the 77th Independence Day was held at Bakhshi Stadium in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city on Sunday amid adequate arrangements in place.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri hoisted the National Flag over the mast at the podium amid the reverberating National Anthem.
The Div Com inspected the parade, took salute at the march past presented by various police and paramilitary contingents, NCC Cadets and students.
As a prelude to the grand celebrations to be held on the eve of 77th Independence day on August, 15 full dress rehearsals were also held across Kashmir valley on Sunday.
On the occasion, rich tributes were paid to the leaders, freedom fighters and martyrs who made countless sacrifices for the freedom of the country.
ADGP Kashmir, IGP Central Kashmir Srinagar, DC Srinagar, SSP Srinagar, officers of District administration and HoDs of civil departments were present on the occasion.
On the occasion, students from different schools of Srinagar and artists showcased colourful cultural presentations based on patriotic songs displaying the spectrum of unity in diversity and integrity of the nation.
Meanwhile, Div Com also extended an open invitation to the general public for attending the main event on August 15 with a request to be seated in the stadium by 9 am on Independence Day.
The rehearsal functions organized across all district headquarters of Kashmir presented a glimpse of preparation for an impressive show of colourful events to be showcased on National festival to exhibit pride of nation.
(With UNI inputs)
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