India to celebrate Independence day tomorrow

The Nation will celebrate the 73rd Independence Day tomorrow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the National Flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort and address the nation.

Security has been tightened in the national capital. Our correspondent reports that a multi-layered security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos and kite catchers, have been placed around the Red Fort.Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for the Independence Day function at Red Fort.

Seven roads including Netaji Subhash Marg, SP Mukherjee Marg, Chandni Chowk Road, Nishad Raj Marg, Esplanade Road, and Ring Road from Rajghat to Y-Point-Hanuman Setu will be closed for the general public from tomorrow 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and only labelled vehicles will be permitted.