Indian policemen take part in a parade during India's Independence Day celebrations in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, Aug. 15, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)

Members of National Cadet Corps (NCC) take part in a parade during India's Independence Day celebrations in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, Aug. 15, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)

Members of National Cadet Corps (NCC) take part in a parade during India's Independence Day celebrations in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, Aug. 15, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)

Indian policewomen take selfies during India's Independence Day celebrations in Nagaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, Aug. 15, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)