AGARTALA, Aug 16 (TIWN): Amidst threat of anti-socialist activities, the celebration of 70th Independence Day passed away peacefully across the state and there was no report of untoward incident.

Although security was put on high alert and threat was also there due to the back to back attacks at Assam and neighbouring country, however, the celebration of 70th Independence Day passed away peacefully.

Pomp, pageantry and patriotic fervour marked in the air on Monday as the 70th Independence Day was celebrated across the state with flag hoisting ceremonies, and the military parades, cultural extravaganzas and pledges to work for a developed and peaceful state Tripura at Assam Rifles ground.

Like every year the main programme of the 70th Independence Day celebration was held at Assam Riffles Ground on Tuesday with the uniformed police platoon saluting the dignitaries during their ceremonial parade.

Several wings of the Tripura Police comprising of the TSR battalions, West PS, West Women PS, Traffic Unit and Home guard along with the Assam rifles wing participated in the parade.

However, CM Manik Sarkar inspected the colourful parade and later received a grand salute on the dais. Addressing the 70th Independence Day celebration program on Monday at Assam Riffle ground extended greetings to the people.

Independence Day, observed annually on 15 August, is a National Holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the British Empire on 15 August 1947. India attained independence following an Independence Movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.