Kashmir Celebrates Republic Day Under Tight Security

Republic Day was celebrated in Kashmir with events held across the valley. The main event, at Bakshi Stadium, was attended by 20,000 people. Security was tight but relaxed compared to previous occasions, with no suspension of mobile internet. Functions took place in all district headquarters.

Kashmir celebrated Republic Day with events across its district headquarters on Sunday, marked by heightened security measures, officials reported.

The main celebration at Bakshi Stadium was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, joined by police, CRPF contingents, NCC, and schoolchildren for a ceremonial march-past.

An estimated 20,000 attendees, primarily government employees, gathered, amidst a relaxed city atmosphere with fewer checkposts and no suspension of mobile internet, unlike previous years.

(With inputs from agencies.)