Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 27: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Pawan Kotwal today convened a high level meeting to finalize the arrangements for Beating Retreat function to be held at MA Stadium on January 29.
Governor N N Vohra will be the chief guest in the function.
The meeting was attended by Director Education, Smita Sethi, SSP Jammu, Uttam Chand, SSP Security Jammu, Ramesh Angral, SSP Traffic, Mohan Lal, ADDC Jammu, Anuradha Gupta, Joint Commissioner JMC Jammu, R S Jamwal, besides senior officers from Army, PDD, Health, Sports Council, Youth Services & Sports, Fire and Emergency Services, Hospitality and Protocol, JKSRTC, JKAACL, State Motor Garages, SRTC.
Divisional Commissioner appreciated all the concerned departments for making Republic Day Celebrations a grand success. He exhorted upon all agencies to ensure that all necessary arrangements are put in place well in time for Beating Retreat function.
He said that the entry for the function is open to everyone and appealed public to reach the venue to enjoy the colourful event in large numbers. The function will be marked by band display comprising brass and pipe bands of Army and J&K Police.
Divisional Commissioner issued specific instructions for smooth conduct of the Beating Retreat function. He directed Police and Traffic Departments to ensure adequate arrangements of security and smooth flow of traffic. The Youth Services and Sports and Education Departments were asked to ensure maximum participation of school children in the ceremony.
He also reviewed the preparations with regard to firework display to be conducted by J&K Armed Police on the occasion.
The Beating Retreat officially denotes the end of Republic Day festivities.
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