In connection with the 72nd Independence Day celebrations, full dress rehearsals were held in all the districts and Tehsil headquarters of the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region today.
At Srinagar, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, unfurled the national flag and inspected the parade and took the salute at the march past at Sher-i -Kashmir Stadium.
The march past was presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, BSF, Women Police, State Disaster Response Force, Fire and Emergency Services. Besides, contingents of Forest Protection Force and students from different schools also took part in the march past.
Department of Information and J&K Cultural Academy presented colourful cultural events besides Dare Devil and Marshal art events were also appreciated by the viewers.
On the occasion, DGP, S. P. Vaid, ADGP Muneer Ahmed Khan, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Swayam Prakash Pani, Additional Director Generals of Police, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, divisional and senior Police officers were present.