Police, Armed Forces Tighten Security Across States Ahead Of Republic Day Celebrations. IN PICS

Security measures across India were beefed up ahead of the country’s Republic Day celebrations, to thwart any untoward incident. (Image Source: PTI)

Security has been ramped up in Kashmir for the Republic Day celebrations, even though a full dress rehearsal of the occasion was held on Tuesday at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium. (Image Source: PTI)

Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Pandurang Kunbarao Pole presided over the dress rehearsal function and took the salute at the parade by contingents of police and other forces, news agency PTI reported citing official sources. (Image Source: PTI)

Security has been strengthened elsewhere in the city ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, with police and other security services conducting sanitization and area dominance exercises. (Image Source: PTI)

To prevent any untoward incidents on Republic Day, the Delhi Police have increased anti-sabotage inspections, verification campaigns, and patrolling in the national capital, officials said on Tuesday, PTI reported. (Image Source: PTI)

The Bomb Disposal Team, along with dog squads, is conducting anti-sabotage checks at marketplaces, high-traffic areas, and other notable locations, according to police, the report said. (Image Source: PTI)

The police are checking hotels and lodges as well as sensitising the staff there to inform police immediately about any suspicious person or activity. (Image Source: PTI)