Jammu, 13 August (H.S.): A full dress rehearsal for the main Independence Day function in Jammu and Kashmir was held here on Thursday.

Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg inspected the parade and took the salute at Bakshi Stadium, venue for the main Independence Day function.

Contingents of various security forces participated in the march past. Various senior civil administration and police officers were present on the occasion, which saw cultural programmes presented by school students and Army choppers shower flower petals.

Full dress rehearsals were also held at the district headquarters across the Valley.

Speaking to reporters, the divisional commissioner invited the people of Kashmir to participate in the celebrations at the main event or at respective district headquarters.

Inspector General of Police V K Birdi said robust security arrangements were in place for the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar