Increased Security On Republic Day In Srinagar

SRINAGAR, KASHMIR, INDIA - JANUARY 26: An Indian policeman guards in the city center, during India's Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2025 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Kashmir observed India's Republic Day under tight security, marking the adoption of the Constitution in 1950. The main event took place at Bakshi Stadium. Kashmir has been a state under siege, with both India and Pakistan laying claim to it. Human rights organizations say more than 80,000 have died in the decades long conflict with the Indian government claiming the number is 47,000. Meanwhile India deployed large number of Indian government forces to prevent any untoward during the official celebrations. (Photo by Yawar Nazir/ Getty Images)