A truck carrying the Agni -1 surface-to-surface ballistic missile rolls down Rajpath during India's Republic Day parade, 26 January 2003 in New Delhi. India held its 54th Republic Day celebrations with unprecedented security amid fears of attacks by Kashmiri guerrillas and other rebels. The Agni missile has a range of 700 Kms and carries a payload of 1000 Kg. AFP PHOTO/RAVEENDRAN
Newly acquired T-90 battle tanks take part in India's Republic Day parade, 26 January 2003 in New Delhi. India held its 54th Republic Day celebrations with unprecedented security amid fears of attacks by Kashmiri guerrillas and other rebels. AFP PHOTO/RAVEENDRAN
Women police commandos march during a parade on India's Republic Day in Madras, 26 January 2003. India is celebrating its 54th Republic Day with parades and festivities across the country. The all women commando force is the first of its kind in India. AFP PHOTO/DIBYANGSHU SARKAR