States »NortPosted at: Aug 13 2021 6:27PM Full dress rehearsals for Independence Day held across Kashmir peacefully
Srinagar, Aug 13 (UNI) The full dress rehearsal for the 75th Independence Day (ID) parade concluded successfully across all the districts of Kashmir, including Srinagar on Friday.
The rehearsal is a precursor to the actual Independence Day parade scheduled to be held on August 15.
In Srinagar, the full dress rehearsal was held at S K Stadium where Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole hoisted the National flag and took salute at the March–past. In an open jeep, the Div Com also inspected the parade on the occasion.
The contingents that participated in the March past parade included Police, CRPF, SSB, JKAP, BSF, IRP, lady contingent, SDRF, F&ES and FPF.
On the occasion, a variety of cultural programmes were presented by both male and female artists, enthralling guests and audience with their colourful performances in different languages.
A group of students who have won the National Anthem singing competition at district level also performed and sang the national anthem on the occasion, before a band performance.
At Budgam: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Akramullah Tak today hoisted the tricolor, took salute at the March past, inspected the parade presented by contingents of JKP, JKIP, CRPF, Home Guard NCC and school students at Sports Stadium here.
Similar, rehearsal functions were also held at all Tehsil Headquarters in the district.
The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Ganderbal Pir Muzaffar Ahmad hoisted the tricolor, took the salute at the march-past, and inspected the parade at Qamariya Ground here today.
The ADDC expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by various departments for the hassle free celebration of the national event at the venue.
At Baramulla: The full dress rehearsal was today observed at District Headquarter Baramulla where Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Aijaz Abdullah Saraf hoisted the National Flag.
He inspected the parade and took the salute at the march past presented by the contingents of J&K Police, CRPF, BSF, Home Guards, Fire and Emergency Services, students among other bands.
Meanwhile, various colorful cultural programmes were presented at the event which evoked quite applause from the audience.
It is worth mentioning here that during the function, all COVID-19 related SOPs and guidelines especially using face masks and maintaining social distancing were taken into consideration for mitigating exigencies.
The full dress rehearsal was also held at police lines Khushal Stadium Sopore.
At Pulwama: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Pulwama, Mohammed Altaf Khan hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the march past, inspected parade comprising contingents from JK Police, JKP Women Wing, CRPF, JKAP, Fire & Emergency, Home Guard, SPO and NCC cadets at DPL Pulwama.
Similar function was held at DPL Awantipora where ADC Awantipora hoisted the flag and took salute at the march past presented by the contingents of JKAP, JKP, CRPF and NCC cadets.
The Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla hoisted the national flag, inspected the parade and took salute at the march past presented by the contingents from CRPF, J&K Police, IRP, F&ES, NCC and schools at GDC Boys, Khanabal.
On the occasion, colorful cultural programmes on patriotic themes were presented by students and artists of the district.
At Shopian: The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmed Simnani hoisted the National Flag, inspected the parade and took salute at the March Past presented by the contingents of CRPF, JKP, IRP, and Home Guard at District Police Lines (DPL) Shopian.
The full dress rehearsal was held at District Police Lines Kulgam during which Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kulgam, Riyaz Ahmad Sofi hoisted the national flag, inspected the parade and took salute at the march past.
The march past was presented by contingents of J&K Police, CRPF, Women Police, Home Guard, Police band, new police recruits, NCC cadets and other contingents.
At Kupwara: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the March-past comprising contingents of JKP, IRP, CRPF, FPP, JK Home Guards, COVID Awareness Contingent of JKP and Police Commandos at District Police Lines Kupwara.
Addressing the function, the ADC said that today is the era of development and peace. He said that the administration is committed to develop the socio-economic condition of the district and gave an example of the recent visit of LG to the Bangus Valley for boosting the tourism potential in the district.
Full dress rehearsal functions were also held at Handwara, Karnah and Sogam sub divisions.
At Karnah, SDM, Dr Gulzar Ahmad hoisted the tricolour and took salute at the March past.
The Tehsildar Handwara presided over the Rehearsal function at DPL Handwara, hoisted the tricolour and took salute at the March past.
At Langate, President Municipal Committee Langate, M Sadiq Mir presided over the rehearsal function and hoisted the National Flag.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara has directed all officers and officials to ensure their presence in the Independence Day function on August 15.
At Bandipora: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad today hoisted the National Flag and took salute at the March past comprising the contingents of JKP, CRPF, IRP, JK Home Guard, SPOs and NCC Cadets.
Similar programmes were held at Block and Sub Divisional level.
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