Jammu and Kashmir celebrates Republic Day peacefully
The 75th Republic Day functions in Srinagar and other major district headquarters of the valley passed off peacefully on Friday.
The main function was held at Bakshi Stadium where Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, unfurled the National Flag.
A large number of people including women witnessed the Republic Day parade at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar.
Advisor Bhatnagar inspected the guard of honour before taking the salute of the march-past presented by the contingents of various security forces including CRPF, J&K Police, IRP and NCC cadets.
Artists attired in traditional colorful dress also represented cultural programmes during the function.
At Bakshi stadium, people including a good number of women were seen in long queues, waiting to enter inside the stadium to witness the function.
Adequate security arrangements were made in Srinagar and all other major towns of the valley to thwart any untoward incident during the Republic Day function.
Reports of Republic Day functions were also received from all district headquarters of the Kashmir valley that went off peacefully.
(With UNI inputs)
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