Full dress rehearsal held in Rajouri

Rajouri, Aug 13: The full dress rehearsal for Independence Day celebration was held in Rajouri on Tuesday.

The event took place at the District Police Line, where Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Rajiv Kumar Khajuria hoisted the national flag and took the salute from the participating contingents.

The contingents included the Police band, CRPF, IRP, JKP, FPF, NCC, and school squads.  The Additional Deputy Commissioner inspected the parade, observed the band drill and reviewed the contingents' march past and expressed satisfaction with the arrangements made by various departments to ensure the smooth celebration of Independence Day.

Students also presented scintillating cultural performances, highlighting themes of patriotism, cultural traditions and social issues, which were highly appreciated by the audience.

Speaking on the occasion, ADC Rajouri emphasised that true patriotism involves understanding our responsibilities towards the nation and fulfilling them. He also appealed to the public to come forward and cooperate in fostering peace, prosperity, and development in the area.

He further urged the students to perform even more skillfully on the day of the main function to ensure that the celebrations are held successfully with full enthusiasm.  ADC Rajouri also called on the public to ensure maximum participation on the Independence day.function.

The event was well-coordinated and managed by stage secretaries; Sumit Bhargav and Professor Iqbal Raina.

Among others who remained present at the event were ASP Musadiq Majid Basu, DSEO, Sandeep Sharma; CEO Education Bishamber Dass, CAO, Sohan Singh;  EXEN PWD(R&B) Rajouri, Sardar Khan; DySP DR Ashwini Sharma, Tehsildar Rajouri,  AD Fisheries and other officers of various departments.