Tiranga Rally with 750-Metre Tricolour on World’s Highest Railway Bridge in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir
In Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, a special Tiranga Rally was held with a 750-metre-long tricolour on the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River. This event was organized as part of the Independence Day celebrations.
Details of the Event
Reasi Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan explained, “We wanted to present the pride and respect we have for our country. This tricolor flag is made by the locals in just 2 days. We wanted to display the tricolour as the pride of the country on the world’s highest railway bridge to show the world our love for the nation. A tricolour of almost 750 metres has been displayed at the railway bridge on the Chenab River.”
Security Measures
Authorities have tightened security, including checking of vehicles on the Jammu-Srinagar Highway, ahead of the 78th Independence Day. Security personnel were seen carrying out security checks for the safe and smooth conduct of the celebrations. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Udhampur Prehlad Kumar appealed to the public to report any suspicious activity to the police. “The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and other security forces are conducting the security checks apart from the normal security checks conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir police,” DSP Kumar said. He added, “We are checking different vehicles commuting on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. We advise everyone to inform the police if they witness anything suspicious.”
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign
Meanwhile, the Head Post Office in Udhampur took out a ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign on Tuesday. The post office staff and its customers participated in the campaign. Assistant Superintendent of Post, Udhampur Postal Division, Mahesh Singh Jasrotia, said, “The postal department has participated in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. The national flag, ‘Tiranga’, is available at all the post offices. Anyone who wishes to put up a ‘Tiranga’ at their house can get it from our counters… I request everyone to be a part of this campaign.”
Doubts Revealed
Tiranga Rally -: A Tiranga Rally is a parade or march where people carry the Indian national flag, which is called the Tiranga because it has three colors.
750-Metre Tricolour -: A 750-metre tricolour means a very long Indian flag that is 750 meters in length. That’s about the length of 7 football fields!
World’s Highest Railway Bridge -: This is a bridge built for trains that is the highest in the world. It is built over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
Reasi -: Reasi is a district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It’s a place where people live and events like the Tiranga Rally happen.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It is known for its beautiful mountains and valleys.
Chenab River -: The Chenab River is a big river that flows through the region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Deputy Commissioner -: A Deputy Commissioner is an important government official in charge of a district. In this case, Vishesh Paul Mahajan is the Deputy Commissioner of Reasi.
Security tightened -: This means that more police and security measures are put in place to keep people safe, especially before important events like Independence Day.
Jammu-Srinagar Highway -: This is a major road that connects the cities of Jammu and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.
Independence Day -: Independence Day is celebrated on August 15th in India to mark the day when India became free from British rule in 1947.
Head Post Office -: A Head Post Office is the main post office in a city or town. In this case, it is in Udhampur.
Udhampur -: Udhampur is a town in Jammu and Kashmir. It also has a Head Post Office that took part in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.
Har Ghar Tiranga campaign -: This is a campaign encouraging people to display the Indian national flag at their homes to show their love for the country.
