Delhi turns fortress for Independence Day: 10K cops, headcount cameras, under-vehicle checks & anti-drone systems in major security upgrade; Red Fort entry through invitation card only
With just two days left for Independence Day, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak from the Red Fort, security at the historic site will be tighter than ever.
Along with heavy police presence, the area will be monitored through CCTV cameras, drone detection systems, and facial recognition technology, a senior officer said.
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For the first time, under-vehicle surveillance systems (UVSS) will be used at five parking areas near the Red Fort to scan the underside of vehicles for explosives, weapons, or contraband.
These systems use cameras and scanners to detect any possible threats.
Entry to the Red Fort on August 15 will be by invitation only, and only marked vehicles will be allowed nearby. Special cameras will count the crowd, track unattended objects, and detect any intrusion into restricted zones.
Delhi Police Commissioner S B K Singh has ordered all senior officers to be extra alert. Snipers and rooftop surveillance teams will guard nearby buildings, and movement in restricted areas will be strictly controlled.
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Security drills, night patrols, and plain-clothes teams will be deployed in sensitive areas. Cyber units are also monitoring social media to prevent misinformation or online threats.
More than 10,000 security personnel and 3,000 traffic police, along with paramilitary forces and commandos, will be on duty for Independence Day week. Anti-sabotage checks, barricades, and identity verifications will be carried out with the help of intelligence agencies.
The use of drones, paragliders, UAVs, hot air balloons, and similar aerial devices has been banned in Delhi from August 2 to August 16 to prevent possible airborne attacks.
Police will also patrol markets, Metro stations, bus terminals, and other busy areas. Senior officers will personally inspect arrangements, and flag marches will be held to reassure the public.
From 10 pm on August 14, commercial vehicles will not be allowed into Delhi. Security has also been stepped up at railway stations, airports, inter-state bus terminals, and Metro stations, with round-the-clock checks of passengers, luggage, and IDs.
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