Kupwara Augsut 13:(KNS) Full Dress Rehearsal on Independence Day-2020 celebration was today held here at District Police Lines Kupwara. The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Nazir Ahmad Lone unfurled the National Flag and took salute on March-past comprising contingents of JKP, IRP, CRPF, FPP, JK Home Guards and Police Commandos.

Addressing the function, the ADC congratulated the audience on the celebration of 73rd Independence Day. The ADC expressed his gratitude towards all the functionaries engaged in COVID-19 containment efforts. He said that the developmental activities were going in full swing despite COVID pandemic across the district and major projects like SDH Sogam were completed within the stipulated time frame. All works were executed amid preventive SOPs of COVID-19.

SSP, Kupwara Shriram Ambarker, CEO, DIO besides District officers, PRIs and other concerned were present on the occasion.

A variety of cultural programmes were also presented on the occasion.

Full dress rehearsal functions were also held at Handwara and Karnah sub divisions.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Kupwara has directed all officers and officials to ensure their presence in the Independence Day function on August 15.(KNS)