Republic Day celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir amid high security, mobile internet services snapped
The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated in Kashmir on Tuesday amid tight security, with the main event in the valley being held at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium. Security was beefed up at the stadium, the main venue of Republic Day celebrations, as well as in other districts in the Valley. A brief cultural programme was held after the parade to mark the occasion.
Republic Day celebarted in Jammu and Kashmir
Braving chilly weather conditions, contingents of police and other security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday took part in the parade as the country celebrated the 72nd Republic Day.
Women contingent marches on Republic Day
Women contingent of Indian Reserve Police (IRP) marches during the 72nd Republic Day parade at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, in Srinagar, on Tuesday on 72nd Republic Day.
Republic Day parade taken out at Sher-e-Kashmir stadium
Security personnel during the 72nd Republic Day parade at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, in Srinagar on Tuesday, on Republic Day.
R-Day celebrations held in Jammu and Kashmir
A brief cultural program was held after the parade to mark the occasion.
72nd Republic Day was celebrated in Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir administration officials said Republic Day functions were also held at other district headquarters and tehsils in the valley earlier in the day.
Stringent security arrangements were in place in J&K
Officials said stringent security arrangements were in place to ensure that the celebrations passed off peacefully in the region.
Security forces were deployed in strength across Srinagar
They said security forces were deployed in strength across the city while security barricades were erected along the routes leading to the stadium.
Mobile internet services were snapped
Officials said drones were also used to maintain a hawk's eye vigil on any suspicious movement. As part of the security drill, internet services on mobile devices were temporarily suspended, officials added.
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