NCC cadets marched in formation during the full dress rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, on 14 August 2026, a day ahead of the main event. (Photo: NationPress)
National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets rehearsed their drill sequences at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on 14 August 2026, fine-tuning formations ahead of the Independence Day parade. (Photo: NationPress)
Cadets of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) took part in the full dress rehearsal at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, on 14 August 2026, as Karnataka prepared for its state-level Independence Day event. (Photo: NationPress)
Karnataka Police personnel participated in the full dress rehearsal for Independence Day at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, on 14 August 2026, rehearsing contingent marches and security drills. (Photo: NationPress)
Karnataka Police contingents drilled their march sequences at Manekshaw Parade Grounds on 14 August 2026, a day before the official Independence Day ceremony in Bengaluru. (Photo: NationPress)
The Bengaluru City Police (BCP) Dog Squad featured in the full dress rehearsal at Manekshaw Parade Grounds on 14 August 2026, showcasing the unit's role in the Independence Day security apparatus. (Photo: NationPress)
Indian Army personnel participated in the full dress rehearsal at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, on 14 August 2026, marching alongside police and NCC contingents for the state-level Independence Day event. (Photo: NationPress)
Indian Army soldiers rehearsed their march-past formations at Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru on 14 August 2026, as joint forces coordinated ahead of the 15 August ceremony. (Photo: NationPress)
Indian Army personnel joined multi-force rehearsals at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, on 14 August 2026, with contingents from the Army, Karnataka Police and NCC coordinating for Independence Day. (Photo: NationPress)
Karnataka Police personnel marched in full formation during the dress rehearsal at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, on 14 August 2026, ahead of the state-level Independence Day celebrations on 15 August. (Photo: NationPress)
Karnataka Police rehearsed security and ceremonial duties at Manekshaw Parade Grounds on 14 August 2026, a day before Bengaluru hosts its official Independence Day function. (Photo: NationPress)
Manekshaw Parade Grounds in Bengaluru hosted the final full dress rehearsal on 14 August 2026, with Karnataka Police contingents completing their ceremonial march-past in preparation for Independence Day. (Photo: NationPress)
Karnataka Police wrapped up their final drill at Manekshaw Parade Grounds, Bengaluru, on 14 August 2026, signalling that the city is set to host a full-scale Independence Day ceremony on 15 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)