As the nation gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, Mumbai is abuzz with patriotic fervour. The city’s iconic landmarks are set to shine in the tricolour, while the Mumbai Police, Maharashtra Police, and other civic forces perfect their drills at Mantralaya and BMC headquters. (Pics/ Atul Kamble)
Updated On: 2025-08-13 11:28 AM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
With Independence Day just two days away, police personnel were seen marching in perfect sync during the Independence Day parade rehearsal at Mantralaya, Mumbai.
In order to deliver an exceptional parade on Independence Day, Maharashtra police, Mumbai police and Madhya Pradesh police officials conducted practice sessions at the state secretariat (Mantralaya) in Nariman Point as part of the preparations for the Independence Day parade.
BMC headquarters in Mumbai is one of the iconic Indian landmarks that will adorn the tricolour for the next few days. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters in Mumbai will also be hosting the Independence Day parade and flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15th.
In view of offering a patriotic and mesmerising parade on Independence Day, several contingents from the Mumbai Police, Mumbai Fire Brigade and other civic forces were seen rehearsing.
Mumbai Police and Fire Brigade teams participate in full-dress rehearsals for the upcoming Independence Day event.
Cultural performers, including the police band, rehearse alongside uniformed forces, blending tradition with patriotism for the big day.
