Full dress rehearsals for I-Day, 2022 held across Kashmir

Div Com hoists flag at S.K Stadium; takes salute at March past

Srinagar, Aug 13 (KNO): In connection with 76th Independence Day being celebrated on 15th August, 2022, the full dress rehearsal function was today held across all the districts of Kashmir, giving a glimpse of the grand spectacle to unfold on Monday

The rehearsal is a precursor to the actual Independence Day parade scheduled to be held on 15th of August to present a glimpse of preparation for an impressive show of colourful events on National festival to exhibit pride of nation.

In Srinagar, the full dress rehearsal was held at S.K Stadium where Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole hoisted the National flag, took salute from parade commander and contingents besides inspected the parade of contingents.

The contingents that participated in the March past parade included Police, JKAP, CRPF, SSB, lady contingent of Police, IRP, Fire & Emergency Services, Forest Protection Force, Pipe & Band contingents, NCC & Student contingents from 14 schools of District Srinagar besides, Civil Defense Department which participated first time in the parade.

Meanwhile, Artists of cultural academy and other troupes besides, students performed colorful cultural programmes amid the national Patriotic Songs and local popular songs which enthralled the audience and invoked huge applause.

Among others present were Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Assad; senior Police Officers, Head of Departments of all line departments, students, media persons besides officers of CRPF and other security agencies.

At Baramulla: The Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Baramulla, Aijaz Abdullah Saraf unfurled the tricolor, took the salute at the march-past presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, CRPF, SSB, Home Guard and students of various schools and inspected the parade at District Police Lines, here.

The ADDC expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by various departments for the hassle free celebration of the national event at the venue.

In his address, the ADDC lauded the importance of Independence-Day celebration and said that this year Independence day is celebrated as “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India.

He also highlighted the various developmental activities registered by different departments in the district and achievement under different welfare schemes during the current financial year.

Besides, colorful cultural items and theme based skits as a part of the full-dress rehearsal were presented by students and well-known artists.

The other districts also witnessed the fill dress rehearsal today—(KNO)