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Republic Day celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir amid high security, mobile internet services snapped

The 72nd Republic Day was celebrated in Kashmir on Tuesday (January 26) amid tight security, with the main event in the valley being held at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium. The lieutenant governor's advisor Baseer Khan presided over the function. Advisor Khan took the salute at the march past after unfurling the national flag.

Zee Media Bureau|

Updated:Jan 26, 2021, 03:38 PM IST

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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.

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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.

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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.

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R-Day celebrations held in Jammu and Kashmir

A brief cultural program was held after the parade to mark the occasion.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.