In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting with the senior officers of Civil and Police administration yesterday to review preparedness and to chalk out detailed programme for the celebration of Independence Day this year.

He directed the officers to involve PRI and ULB members, Youth Clubs, Self Help Groups, NCC Scouts and Guides, ex-servicemen, prominent citizens, community leaders, religious heads and educational institutions in the Independence Day events. Mr Sinha said that it must be ensured that the National Flag fly high on residential buildings, government offices and iconic places, Amrit Sarovars, tourist spots and border villages. The meeting also discussed tricolor illumination of prominent buildings, organizing various events in the schools and colleges.

The meeting was attended by Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, RK Goyal, ACS Home, Dilbag Singh, DGP,  RR Swain, Special DG CID, Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor, Vijay Kumar, ADGP Kashmir, Administrative Secretaries and senior officials of Police and Civil Administration.