Republic Day arrangements finalised at Handwara

KUPWARA, JANUARY 21: The Additional Deputy Commissioner(ADC) Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir today convened a meeting of all concerned officers to finalise arrangements put in place to ensure smooth conduct of Republic Day 2022 celebration in the Sub Division Handwara. During the meeting, the ADC stressed upon the officers to ensure fool proof arrangements for smooth conduct of the National Event. He directed them to follow Covid-19 protocol strictly and ensure use of masks in the function. The ADC stressed the need for maintaining protocol in seating arrangements and also issued directions to the police department for taking proper protocol of National Flag. The meeting was stated that rehearsal and main function of the Republic Day will be held at District Police lines (DPL) Kulangam where National flag will be hoisted and the VIP will take salute on the March Past. The meeting was informed that the function will start with Shahnai Vadan at 9:00 AM, whileas National Flag will be hoisted at 9:40 AM. Among others, the meeting was attended by Dy SP DAR Handwara, Sectoral officers, besides, senior officers from BSF and CRPF were also present on the occasion.