In Pics: Kashmir Celebrates Independence Day Amid Heavy Security

In Kashmir, Independence Day was ushered in with a curfew-like situation and security personnel deployed everywhere.

Girls on their way to attend the Independence Day cultural program.  

(Photo: Shadab Moizee/The Quint) 

On 15 August 2019, India celebrated its 73rd year of independence. In Kashmir, this day of celebrating freedom was ushered in with a curfew-like situation and security personnel deployed everywhere.

As Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik hoisted the Indian flag in Srinagar’s Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, residents of Kashmir were seen celebrating the day in quite a traditional fashion.

BJP spokesperson Ashwini Kumar celebrating Independence Day with an Army jawan. (Photo: Shadab Moizee/The Quint) 

Girls on their way to attend the Independence Day cultural program.  (Photo: Shadab Moizee/The Quint) 

A resident ties rakhi to an Army personnel. (Photo: Shadab Moizee/The Quint) 

Security personnel deployed in the Valley.(Photo: Shadab Moizee/The Quint) 

A security personnel stands outside hotel Sarvoar Portico in Srinagar. (Photo: Shadab Moizee/The Quint) 

Strict security conditions imposed outside Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium(Photo: Shadab Moizee/The Quint) 

Jammu and Kashmir police battalion on its way to Independence Day celebrations. (Photo: Shadab Moizee/The Quint) 

Strict security deployment in Kashmir remains strong.(Photo: Shadab Moizee/The Quint)