The Beating Retreat ceremony, held at the sports stadium of the University of Jammu on Tuesday, marked the grand finale of this year’s Republic Day celebrations.
The event was witnessed by Governor Satya Pal Malik; Haji Inayat Ali, chairman, Legislative Council; Dilbag Singh, DGP; senior civil, police, Army and CAPF officers, and other dignitaries.
Scintillating pipe drum and brass bands of the Army, BSF and J&K Police, on the slow and quick march, played enchanting tunes and received applause.
Malik gave away prizes to various brass band pipes and drum contingents for their outstanding display.
He also presented awards to Lord Shiva Day Boarding School Ghou, (Girls), Manhasan, Government SRML Higher Secondary School (Boys), Jammu, for the best march-past; and Sainik School Manasbal (Boys) for the best band contingent.
The spectacular fireworks added colour to the ceremony. The function concluded with patriotic song ‘sare jahan se achha’ and National Anthem.
