The Independence Day was celebrated with full fervor and patriotism at Poonch. Deputy Commissioner Rahul Yadav unfurled the National flag, inspected the Parade and took salute of the March Past.Principal District and Session Judge Madan Lal , SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral, officers of Civil Administration, Police and Army, politicians besides other concerned senior officers and people in large numbers were present during the celebration of Independence Day.While addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner mentioned different achievements the country has achieved since the Independence to make a strong Nation including Mission Mars. He further spoke about the developmental works done in the District, various programmes and schemes, free basic education, delegation of powers to Panchayats and ICDS. He also mentioned the development projects including upgradation of 40MV receiving station into 70 MV in Draba, New College at Tehsil Mandi, development of new sports infrastructure in Sports Stadium Poonch.March-past was presented by the contingents of CRP, JKAP, Home Guards, Police Band Party and Taekwondo players. Cultural items including enthusiastic patriotic songs and energetic dance performance were also presented by the students of several schools of Poonch district.The Independence Day celebration was concluded by facilitating the Government officials for their extraordinary service and giving prizes to the students for their participation in Independence Day celebration.