Full dress rehearsal for Independence Day held at Red Fort

A full dress rehearsal of Independence Day was held at the Red Fort here amid COVID-19 and tight security on August 13.

Soldiers from the Army, Navy and Air Force and security force personnel participated in the rehearsal for the 74th Independence Day celebrations at the main event here.

In the view to contain the spread of COVID-19, social distancing, wearing masks, proper sensitization avoiding large congregations and follow all COVID guidelines issues by MHA.

The events organised could be web-cast in order to reach out people at large, who are not able to participate.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the Tricolour flag at Red Fort to mark the Independence Day on August 15 and address the nation from its ramparts.

It will be his second Independence Day speech of second consecutive term in office.

Security measures have been intensified in and around Delhi's Red fort ahead of the event.