Kulgam, Jan 26: 77th Republic day-2026 was celebrated in District Kulgam with highest fervour and gaiety wherein tricolour was unfurled at each Police Station/Police establishment and other Govt offices. The main function in this behalf was held at District Police Lines Kulgam in which DDC Chairperson Kulgam Shri. Mohd Afzal Parray (chief guest) alongwith DM Kulgam Shri Athar Aamir Khan-IAS, SSP Kulgam Shri Anayat Ali Chowdhary-IPS unfurled the national flag, inspected the Parade and took salute from the Parade.
The Parade was commanded by Shri Manav Dhanetiya-IPS (Prob), consisting the contingents of CRPF, J&K Police, J&K Armed Police, J&K Lady Police, J&K Home guard and students of various schools of the district Kulgam.
DDCs Kulgam, ADDC Kulgam, Addl SP Kulgam, ACR, ACD, DFO, ARTO Kulgam, DySP HQR Kulgam, DySP DAR Kulgam, DySP Traffic, DySP Telecom and other senior officers/officials of civil administration, Police, CRPF were present.
Besides, scintillating colorful cultural programmes featuring patriotic and cultural themes were presented by cultural clubs, artists, and students of various schools. Later Prizes were distributed among the best contingents of Parade, other participants, best dedicated Police officers/Officials, Civilians by the chief guest.
Large number of people witnessed the function. Keeping in view the present security scenario, elaborate security arrangements were made by the District Police Kulgam alongwith other security forces.
The event not only celebrated the day but also instilled a sense of patriotism and pride among the participants
