SRINAGAR: The spirit of patriotism and national unity has gained strong momentum across Kashmir ahead of Independence Day 2026, with Police, Civil Administration, security forces, educational institutions and local communities joining hands to organise a series of vibrant Tiranga rallies under the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

From Sopore and Baramulla to Budgam, Handwara, Ganderbal and Pulwama, thousands of students, youth and citizens took to the streets carrying the Tricolour, raising patriotic slogans and reaffirming their commitment to the unity, integrity and progress of the nation.

• Sopore: Grand Tiranga Bike Rally Draws Enthusiastic Participation

  • Police in Sopore organised a grand 8.5-km Tiranga Bike Rally from MET Ground, with enthusiastic participation from youth, community members, civil society representatives, Police, CRPF and Civil Administration.
  • The rally celebrated Independence and also paid tribute to police martyrs and their families for their sacrifices in safeguarding the nation.
  • SSP Sopore called upon citizens, particularly the youth, to actively participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and Independence Day celebrations.

• Baramulla: Joint Tiranga Rallies Highlight Unity of Police, Forces and Students

  • Police organised joint rallies at Bijhama and Boniyar in collaboration with the Army, CAPFs and educational institutions.
  • Students, school staff, police personnel and security forces participated enthusiastically, showcasing patriotism and national integration.
  • At Boniyar, personnel from 15 Assam Regiment, 175 Bn BSF, CISF HEP-I and Police Station Boniyar joined the rally.

• Budgam: Mega Rally Turns Streets into a Sea of Tricolour

  • Police and District Administration Budgam jointly organised a grand Tiranga Rally from Sports Stadium Budgam to Sheikh-ul-Aalam Hall.
  • Police personnel, civil administration officials, government employees, students and local citizens participated in large numbers.
  • The rally emphasised patriotism, national unity, communal harmony, dignity and service to the nation.

• Handwara: Mega Tiranga Rallies Reinforce ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Message

  • Police, in collaboration with the Civil Administration, organised mega rallies and programmes across Police District Handwara.
  • Students, youth and members of the public participated in large numbers, waving the Tricolour and singing the National Anthem and patriotic songs.
  • Participants also took a pledge to contribute towards building a developed India, uphold national unity and honour the sacrifices of the country's brave hearts.

• Ganderbal: Massive Public Participation Marks Mega Tiranga Rally

  • A Mega Tiranga Rally was organised jointly by Police and Civil Administration from Mini Secretariat, Ganderbal, to Qamariya Park.
  • The rally was led by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Jatin Kishore, IAS, and SSP Ganderbal Sudhanshu Dhama, IPS.
  • Large numbers of citizens, students, civil society representatives, police personnel and civil administration officials joined the march, reflecting strong community participation.

• Pulwama: Tiranga Rallies Held Across Five Locations

  • Pulwama Police, in collaboration with educational institutions and local communities, organised rallies at Kalampora-Shadimarg, Hawal, Rahmoo, Newa and Inderwali.
  • Students, teachers, police personnel and local residents participated enthusiastically, carrying the Tricolour and raising patriotic slogans.
  • The rallies highlighted unity, integrity, peace, harmony and responsible citizenship, while strengthening the bond between Police and the public.
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