'70th Republic Day celebrated with pomp and gaiety across Jammu'

The 70th Republic day was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety across Jammu region with Governor Satya Pal Malik unfurling the tricolour at the main function here.

Before attending the state-level function, the governor went to the Balidan Stambh and paid tribute to the brave security personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty to the country.

The function at the Balidan Stambh in the heart of the city was organised by Army as part of the Republic Day celebrations.

Malik later hoisted the tricolour at the main official function at the Jammu University's sports stadium.

He inspected the parade and took the salute at an impressive march past which was commanded by Col Baskar Singh of the first battalion J&K Light Infantry.

A group of enthusiastic youths, carrying tricolor, took out a bike rally from Parade ground in the heart of the city, while leaders of different political parties also unfurled the national flag at their party headquarters.

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