Mysuru :

With the District Administration taking all measures to ensure total success of the Republic Day celebrations at the new venue — Torchlight Parade Ground in Bannimantap, the Police Department held a rehearsal at the venue this morning.

A total of 30 contingents, including more than 15 Police teams (City Police, Mounted Police, CAR, DAR, KSRP, Home Guards, Traffic, Women, Fire Services, Police Band, etc.) and hundreds of children from schools, including NCC and Scouts & Guides across the city took part in the rehearsal.

For the first time, the Mounted Police will be performing equestrian events and show jumping during the celebrations.

The participants were rehearsed to a few patriotic songs and march past. Pavani, an LKG kid of Teresian School, who was the youngest participant at the parade, presented an attractive dance performance.

KSRP Commandant Ramdas Gowda supervised the rehearsal, which was led by CAR ACP K.N. Suresh. CAR DCP B.V. Kittur, Palace Police Inspector Chandrasekhar and others were present.

The rehearsal will also be held tomorrow, which will be attended by City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Saturday – January 23rd, 2016