Srinagar:Independence Day celebrations were held peacefully and without incident throughout the sensitive region of Jammu and Kashmir, the administration said on Thursday. "The main function took place in Srinagar's Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium where the flag was unfurled by Governor Satyapal Malik. Events ended in peace . Celebrations took place in every district. The whole day was incident-free, "said Rohit Kansal, chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Jammu and Cashmir Governor Satyapal Malik unfurled the national flag and assured people that they do not need to be afraid of their identities following the controversial choice of the center to withdraw unique status.