Agencies
New Delhi, August 14: Home Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday reviewed the security situation in the country, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, on the eve of Independence day. Top brass of the security establishment briefed him on the prevailing situation in the country and the steps taken to foil any attempt by terrorists and other elements to disturb peace, official sources said.
The meeting specially reviewed the security scenario in the Kashmir Valley, which has been witnessing unrest after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani. There were intelligence inputs earlier that militants might try to attack security forces in the run up to the Independence Day in Jammu and Kashmir, sources said. Situation in the national capital was also reviewed as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the country Monday from the ramparts of the Red Fort, where a galaxy of leaders, top civil, defence, police officials, school children and civilians will be present.
3,500 girl students to sing National Anthem
New Delhi: Around 3,500 girl students will sing the national anthem when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 70th Independence Day Monday. “In total, 3,500 girls from 42 government schools in Delhi will sing the national anthem. On the occasion, these children will display the formation of 70th Independence Day,” said a defence ministry statement. The Air Force being the coordinating service on the occasion, the Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister will be commanded by Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander K. Srinivasan ahead of unfurling the national flag.
