Ahead of the 75th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, a full dress rehearsal was held at Red Fort in the national capital amid tight security on Friday morning.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, security force personnel were seen wearing masks during the rehearsals to avoid transmission of the virus. A march past was conducted in the arena of the Red Fort as a part of the rehearsal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the rampart of Red Fort on August 15.
Meanwhile, Delhi Traffic Police also issued a traffic advisory for August 15. Only those vehicles with a valid pass issued by Delhi Traffic Police will be permitted around the Red Fort area on Independence Day.
The police have issued two types of passes for the invitees — a triangular and a square pass. Vehicles with a triangle pass will be allowed inside the Red Fort complex while those with a square pass, will be permitted in the parking lot away from the Red Fort.
