Jammu, Jan. 29 -- The Customary 'Beating Retreat' ceremony marked the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations on Wednesday here at the Maulana Azad Stadium.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was the Chief Guest for the ceremony.

Enchanting patriotic tunes by the Brass Bands and Pipe drum Bands of Armed Forces and J&K Police and the musical performances on 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' and other mesmerizing musical tunes enthralled the audience.

The ceremony also featured the felicitation of the contingents of Jammu Kashmir Police and Security Forces; Parade Commander, Dy Parade Commander, Ex-Servicemen, officials of Civil Administration; marching contingents of cadets from NCC (Boys and Girls), cultural perf...