<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu Kashmir, the independence day celebrations were held in a smooth and peaceful manner across Kashmir region. The government had made all arrangements for smooth celebrations of I-Day in the Valley. Elaborate security arrangements had been put in place with check points laid out on all entry & exit points of Srinagar city and elsewhere in Valley. The authorities had made additional deployment of thousands of Central Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) personnel since 5th August  in the wake of abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A in the Parliament. <br />''<br />''In order to maintain law & order and prevent any militant attack, the multi-tier security structure had been put in place in Kashmir region for smooth, incident-free & peaceful Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir. At main function in Srinagar, Governor Satya Pal Malik unfurled the national flag at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, inspected the parade and took salute at the march past presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, BSF, Women Police, State Disaster Response Force, Fire and Emergency Services and Forest Protection Force.  <br />''<br />''The Governor said that the identity of Kashmiris and other communities is not at stake due to scrapping of Article 370 & 35 A. He said the Central Government's move would open up opportunities for sustainable progress & development including employment avenues in Jammu Kashmir. He called upon the people to be part of the peace and development process set in Jammu Kashmir. He enjoined upon the youth to join the development wagon for a bright future. Besides colourful cultural programmes, patriotic songs and other cultural shows were presented by the cultural troupes.<br />''<br />''The independence day celebrations were held at divisional, district and sub district levels as well. Meanwhile, the Kashmir Valley continues to remain under  restrictions under Sec 144 Cr Pc for the past 11 days with occasional relaxation in restrictions in selected parts of Srinagar and elsewhere in the Valley.</span><br />