This time the Republic Day Function at MA Stadium, Jammu has to take care of two issues the first one is the threat from anti-nationals and the second is the lethal COVID-19 virus which is spreading everywhere like wildfire especially after the advent of its new variant Omicron. Though security forces are on tenterhooks to foil the nefarious designs of terror mongers and other anti-nationals but for ensuring safety from the contagion corona the government has to rely on a foolproof strategy like the one being implemented during the Republic Day Parade at New Delhi. The people in Delhi have been advised to adhere to all Covid protocols, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing, at the programme on Rajpath on January 26. The police has made it mandatory that people having both the jabs of vaccinations can only witness the parade. For this bringing certificate either in physical form or online is a must. There is another important restriction which the Delhi Police has put in place this time for the visitors of the aforesaid parade at Janpath and that is the children below 15 years of age will not be allowed to attend the function. Although Government in J&K has also issued advisory for the guests and participants with regard to COVID-19 precautions but the guidelines have not mentioned about the entry of children less than 15 years of age. Looking into the restrictions imposed by the Delhi Police during the January 26 Parade, it is advisable that J&K Government should also follow the pursuit and come clear on the issue of bringing children to the venue of the Republic Day Function viz MA Stadium in Jammu. Reportedly the Omicron virus has enveloped over 171 countries and being a highly virulent infection it is likely that children will be at risk therefore following the Delhi Police advisory is in no way a bad decision and the government should come up with the same as soon as possible because this will be good for both the children below 15 years of age and those who are above 15 years.