Srinagar, Jan 26 (ANI): The 67th Republic Day was celebrated with great patriotism and fervour at the Bakhshi Memorial Sports Stadium here on Tuesday, despite the shutdown call by the separatists. The celebrations began with the annual military parade under tight security due to the fear of militant attacks at the stadium. State Divisional Commissioner Asgar Samoon unfurled the national flag and took the salute. Speaking on the occasion, Samoon said Jammu and Kashmir is heading towards development but added that peace is must to achieve this goal.