Army today said it had made adequate security arrangements to ensure peaceful Republic Day celebration.This follows issuance of terror warning by intelligence agencies that LeT cadres have procured para-gliders for possible aerial attacks.Lt Gen K J S Oberoi told reporters in New Delhi that Delhi police too has made preparations to strength the security network. He was replying to queries regarding the terror alert sounded by the government in the wake of intelligence inputs.Regarding the parade, Gen Oberoi said the Army would showcase its own indigenous Arjun main battle tanks brought from the first armoured regiment that inducted the fighting vehicle last year. That apart, the Army's Ambulance Tracked Vehicles would be part of this year's parade that would go on for one hour and 24 minutes.AIR correspondent reports that Kaleidoscopic images of the country's rich cultural diversity and its military might were on full display on the magnificent Rajpath in New Delhi in the full Dress Rehearsal today ahead of the 61st Republic Day on Tuesday. Unprecedented security arrangements were made for the event.AIR correspondent reports that the Army displayed its impressive armoury including frontline T-90S battle tanks, indigenous Brahmos missile, OSA-AK system and the most modern and versatile air defence weapon. The fascinating tableaux depicting the diverse culture and hundreds of colourfully-dressed dancing school children were part of the show. The 21 tableaux, representing 13 states and 8 union ministries and departments are part of this year's parade. Thousands of people had turned up to watch the rehearsal despite fog and chilly conditions in the morning.
News On AIR | January 23, 2010 8:26 PM
Army ensures adequate security for Republic Day celebrations