25,000 security personnel, 1,000 CCTV cameras: Delhi on high alert for Independence Day
The security plan includes multiple layers of checking and screening at entry points and around the Red Fort.
Delhi is on high alert ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with over 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel positioned throughout the city to ensure law and order, according to a senior police officer. The officer explained that elaborate security measures are in place around the iconic Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag and deliver a nationwide address.
This includes a sophisticated surveillance system featuring more than 1,000 CCTV cameras and AI-powered video analytics, with live feeds monitored from a dedicated control room. Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia highlighted that the security plan incorporates multiple layers of checks and screening at entry points, as well as a dedicated anti-terror response mechanism to promptly address any potential threats or emergencies.
Over the past few days, there have been mock drills and advance coordination exercises to familiarize security personnel with emergency response protocols. Additionally, security forces are actively monitoring the movement of people and vehicles around the Red Fort, ensuring visitors and invitees encounter minimal inconvenience.
The security infrastructure is also extended to vital installations, public spaces, markets, transport hubs, and other sensitive locations across the city.
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