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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
I-Day parade rehearsal, security drill held successfully in J&K
Srinagar: Full dress rehearsals for the Independence Day parade were held across the Kashmir and Jammu divisions on Wednesday as a multi-tier security network is in place to secure the parades and celebrations on August 15. IGP (Kashmir Zone), told reporters in Srinagar on Wednesday that full dress rehearsals for the Independence Day parades were successfully held across the Valley. 'In addition to this, a security drill was also successfully concluded at different district headquarters of the Valley today. Srinagar police, with the assistance of the CRPF, have made multi-tier security arrangements, especially for the main parade in Srinagar city, where VIPs attend the function," he said. The IGP said that spotters have been deployed at many places to secure the venue of the Independence Day parade. "People are requested to attend the main parade in Srinagar in large numbers as all arrangements for safety and security have been put in place,' he said. Asked about the infiltration bid on the Line of Control in Uri sector earlier in the day, the senior officer said the operation pertains to the LoC and when all details become available, these would be shared with the media. In another question regarding the 13-day-long anti-terrorist operation in the Akhal Devsar forests of Kulgam district, the IGP said the operation was in its concluding stage and all details would be made available once it ends. Kashmir Divisional Commissioner V.K. Bidhuri took the salute at the main Independence Day parade in Srinagar, while the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, took the salute at the rehearsal parade in the in Jammu city. A security drill was also held in Jammu city and other district headquarters of the division earlier in the day. Ahead of the country's Independence Day, a mega 'Tiranga Rally' attended by hundreds of people, including senior officers of the administration, police, and the common citizens, was organised in Srinagar on Tuesday. The rally was led by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Later, the CM said, "We should uphold the prestige of the national flag; it is our identity, and we should respect it.'
Hans India
11-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Security & logistic arrangements in place for Independence Day celebrations in Valley: Police
Srinagar: J&K Police on Monday said that all security and logistic arrangements are in place for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations in the Kashmir Valley. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Independence Day rehearsal parade, IGP, Kashmir Zone, stressed that all necessary security and logistical arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations across the Valley. Rehearsal for the August 15 parade was held in Srinagar on Monday. 'Multi-layered security will be in place on August 15 with special focus on sensitive locations to ensure that the event passes off peacefully. All efforts are being made to ensure smooth and incident-free August 15 celebrations in Srinagar and all other districts of the Valley," the IGP said. Srinagar city and other district headquarters of the Valley remain in sharp focus of the security forces on the country's Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations since armed violence started in J&K in the early 1990s. Terrorists and their overground leaders would call for a boycott of the official events connected with these national-level celebrations. The separatists would also call for a complete shutdown and for observing a 'Black Day' on these events. After the abrogation of Article 370 when J&K came under direct central control, stone pelting, separatist-called shutdowns, and boycotts of national events have become a thing of the past. Attendance by common citizens and school children has become an essential part of the Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir during the last five years. Locals have been moving around freely on January 26 and August 15 as the people of the Valley have identified themselves with the rest of the country while celebrating these national events. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will unfurl the national flag and take salute at the parade inside the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on August 15, while different ministers and the chairpersons of the development committee will preside over the Independence Day functions in various districts of J&K.
