Republic Day celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir amid high security, mobile internet services snapped

Braving chilly weather conditions, contingents of police and other security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday took part in the parade as the country celebrated the 72nd Republic Day.

Women contingent of Indian Reserve Police (IRP) marches during the 72nd Republic Day parade at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, in Srinagar, on Tuesday on 72nd Republic Day. 

Security personnel during the 72nd Republic Day parade at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, in Srinagar on Tuesday, on Republic Day. 

A brief cultural program was held after the parade to mark the occasion.

Jammu and Kashmir administration officials said Republic Day functions were also held at other district headquarters and tehsils in the valley earlier in the day. 

Officials said stringent security arrangements were in place to ensure that the celebrations passed off peacefully in the region.  

They said security forces were deployed in strength across the city while security barricades were erected along the routes leading to the stadium.

Officials said drones were also used to maintain a hawk's eye vigil on any suspicious movement. As part of the security drill, internet services on mobile devices were temporarily suspended, officials added.