Srinagar, Aug 15: The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great zeal and patriotic fervour across District Budgam. The main function was held at the Sports Stadium Budgam, where Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat (IAS), Deputy Commissioner Budgam, hoisted the National Flag and inspected the parade along with SSP Budgam, Nikhil Borkar (IPS).
The occasion was graced by ADC Budgam, Mehraj-Ud-Din Shah; MLA Beerwah, Mohammad Shafi; MLA Khan Sahab, Saif-Uddin Bhat; and other senior officers from the Police, CRPF and Civil Administration.
The event featured an impressive march past by contingents of J&K Police, CRPF, IRP, Women Contingent, Home Guards and school students from across Budgam, showcasing their patriotic spirit. The parade was commanded by DySP (Prob.) Saurav Tagotra (JKPS).
Budgam Police made elaborate security arrangements across the district to ensure the smooth conduct of the celebrations.