Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, J&K Police and security forces, along with students from various schools and colleges, conducted a full-dress rehearsal of the Independence Day parade across the Kashmir Valley.
Various contingents, including J&K Police, J&K Armed Police, Home Guards, Fire & Emergency Services, Forest Protection Forces, IRP, CAPFs, NCC cadets, and school students, participated in the rehearsal. The ceremonies also featured a series of cultural performances by students and local artists, adding a vibrant and festive atmosphere to the events.
Ahead of Independence Day 2025, full-dress rehearsal parades were held across various districts of Kashmir Valley, involving police and security forces as well as students from schools and colleges. The events also included vibrant cultural performances, adding to the festive atmosphere.
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Anantnag: The rehearsal took place at Government Degree College, Khanabal. ADC Anantnag Shri Sandeep Singh Bali served as the chief guest, unfurling the National Flag and taking the salute at the march past. Students from various institutions presented colourful cultural programmes. Civil and police administration officers attended the event.
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Awantipora: At DPL Awantipora, Tehsildar Shri Shakeel Ahmad unfurled the National Flag, inspected the parade, and took salute at the march past. Officers from civil administration, police, and other departments were present.
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Baramulla: Full-dress rehearsal was held at Shukat Ali Stadium. ADC Baramulla Shri Syed Altaf Hussain-JKAS, accompanied by Addl. SP Baramulla, unfurled the National Flag and took the salute. Senior civil and police officers witnessed the event, along with vibrant cultural performances by students.
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Kulgam: The parade at DPL Kulgam saw Additional District Development Commissioner Shri Altaf Ahmad Khan-JKAS and Addl. SP Shri Mohammad Aftab Awan-JKPS unfurl the National Flag and take the salute. Senior officers from civil and police administration attended.
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Shopian: At Parade Ground, DPL Shopian, Additional District Development Commissioner Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone-JKAS and Addl. SP Shri Rameez Rashid Bhat-JKPS unfurled the National Flag and took the salute. Students performed colourful cultural programmes reflecting local traditions.
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Pulwama: The rehearsal at DPL Pulwama began with ADC Dr. S.M. Ashraf-JKAS, accompanied by Additional SP Pulwama, unfurling the National Flag, inspecting the parade, and taking the salute.
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Sopore: At Khushal Sports Stadium, Tehsildar Shri Sheikh Tariq unfurled the National Flag and took the salute. Addl. SP Shri Mir Murtaza, along with officers from police, security forces, and civil administration, were present.
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Handwara: DPL Handwara hosted the rehearsal, where Tehsildar Shri Zeeshan Ahmad Khan unfurled the National Flag and took the salute. Students presented cultural programmes following the parade.
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Bandipora: At Sports Stadium Bandipora, ADDC Shri Zafar Ahmad Shawl-JKAS, accompanied by Additional SP Shri Ruhail Mircha-JKPS, unfurled the National Flag and took the salute. Cultural clubs and school students presented performances.
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Budgam: Full-dress rehearsal at Sports Stadium Budgam was led by ADC Shri Mehraj-Ud-Din Shah-JKAS and Addl. SP Budgam, who unfurled the National Flag and took the salute. Senior civil and police officers attended.
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Ganderbal: The parade at Madr-e-Meharban Qamriya Stadium was led by Additional District Development Commissioner Shri Manzoor Ahmad Bhat-JKAS and Addl. SP Shri Parvaiz Ahmad, who unfurled the National Flag and took the salute.
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Kupwara: A grand rehearsal was held at DPL Kupwara, with ADC Shri Gulzar Ahmad Khan unfurling the National Flag and taking the salute. Senior police and civil administration officers participated.
These rehearsals across Kashmir Valley highlighted the preparations and patriotic fervour ahead of India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations. (Agencies)
