Jammu, Jan. 28 -- J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said that the Republic Day is an occasion to remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters and martyrs, who have made this day possible for us. He said it was the collective responsibility to ensure the dreams of youths were not hindered by divisive forces.

The Lt Governor unfurled the national flag and inspected the smartly turned out personnel of the Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, J&K Police, Armed Police, IRP, fire and emergency services, NCC cadets, Bharat scouts and girl guides, forest protection force and school children.

Pipe bands from various unformed forces and schools played nationalist themes during the parade. These contingents also marched past the podium where the Lt Governor took a sal...