India celebrates 73th Independence Day

Girls wearing tricolours bangles pose before participating in a ceremony to celebrate country's 73rd Independence Day, which marks the of the end of British colonial rule, in Secunderabad.

An Indian Army soldier from the Daredevils Team take part in a display during a ceremony to celebrate country's 73rd Independence Day.

Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) dog squad personnel march during a ceremony to celebrate country's 73rd Independence Day, which marks the of the end of British colonial rule, in Secunderabad.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) greets children during a ceremony to celebrate country's 73rd Independence Day.

Cadets attend a ceremony to celebrate country's 73rd Independence Day.

Participants attend a ceremony to celebrate country's 73rd Independence Day.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) waves at the crowd during a ceremony to celebrate country's 73rd Independence Day.

Indian Army soldiers from the Daredevils Team take part in a display during a ceremony to celebrate country's 73rd Independence Day.

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