Patiala, August 14 - Punjab Finance, Planning and Taxation and Excise Minister Harpal Singh Cheema will perform the national flag hoisting ceremony during the district level function to be held at the Raja Bhalinder Singh Sports Complex, Polo Ground, Patiala on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day of the country. Will give a message.
Deputy Commissioner Patiala Shaukat Ahmed Pare has said that the Finance Minister will also inspect the parade after hoisting the national tricolor. Cultural program will be presented by children of different schools. Some personalities of the district who have done commendable work will also be felicitated. SSP Dr. Nanak Singh said that the district police has made strict security arrangements for the Independence Day event and the necessary force has been deployed.
 He said that the police have increased their vigilance in view of the event. He also appealed to the people not to touch any unclaimed item and to report any such unclaimed or suspicious item or suspicious person to the nearest police station, Chowki, Naka or PCR team or police helpline number 112. To inform on no.