Dehradun district magistrate Ravinath Raman inspected Parade Ground and took stock of preparations for the Independence Day celebrations where Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat would hoist the tri-colour on Saturday. Along with ADM (administration) Jharna Kamthan, DM Raman reached and inspected the preparations at Parade Ground, the venue of the main function on August 15. He directed the district officers to complete their assigned works in time.
Dehradun SSP Pushpak Jyoti said that security arrangements have been put in place for ensuring peaceful Independence Day celebrations in the state capital. Additional police force will be deployed at the venue where Uttarakhand CM would hoist the flag. Verification drive for residents in various localities has been launched and barricading has been put on various roads for conducting vehicle checking drive in the city.
SP Traffic PK Rai said, “We have issued a traffic advisory asking people to avoid roads leading to Parade Ground in the morning hours as it would remain closed for vehicles on Saturday.”