PUNE: The 71st Republic Day was celebrated at Pune Airport, and all stations and offices of Pune Railway division. 

The main event was held at the Railway Institute Ground, Tadiwala Road. Divisional Railway Manager Renu Sharma hoisted the flag and inspected the joint parade of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Civil Defense, St John’s Ambulance, Scout and Guide Squad. The Railway Protection Force’s (RPF)Dog Squad grabbed everyone’s attention.

As per Pune Railway Division spokesperson Manoj Jhawar, a cultural programme was organised in which Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) Neelam Chandra, Saharsh Bajpai, employees and staff were present. The programme was coordinated by Senior Divisional Personnel Officer Dr Tushaba Shinde and Divisional Security Commissioner (DSC) Arun Tripathi. At Pune Airport, the flag was hoisted by Airport Director Ajay Kumar and a Guard of Honour was given by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). 

Cultural programme by staff, performance by the CISF Dog Squad and a mock drill was presented by QRT team. A concert was organized by Pune Airport and All India Radio (AIR) Pune and in which conservancy staff were honoured at the airport. The terminal building was decorated in colours of the Tricolour.