Srinagar, Aug 15 (PTI) Kashmir celebrated the 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presiding over the main function at Bakshi Stadium here.
Abdullah unfurled the national flag and was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour as he inspected the contingents taking part in the independence parade.
A helicopter showered flower petals over the stadium amidst applause from the audience.
Former chief ministers, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma, and National Conference MLAs from Srinagar attended the function.
Senior civil administration and police officials were also present.
Independence Day was celebrated at all district headquarters in the Valley.
While Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmad Dar took the salute at Baramulla, School Education Minister Sakina Itoo presided over the function in Anantnag.
In the remaining districts, the respective deputy commissioners unfurled the national flag and took the salute at the parade.
Stringent security arrangements were put in place at all venues where official Independence Day functions were held in the Valley, to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Security personnel were deployed in large numbers around the venues to ensure entry of only bona fide persons.
However, no restrictions were placed on the movement of people. Mobile internet services also functioned without disruption. PTI MIJ RUK RUK RUK
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