For Independence Day 2024, Delhi Police are implementing extensive security measures at the Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag and address the nation. The key aspects of the security arrangements are:
- Deployment of Personnel:
- Over 3,000 traffic police officers and more than 10,000 police personnel will be on duty.
- Additional paramilitary forces have been stationed at key locations such as IGI Airport, railway stations, bus stands, malls, and markets.
- Advanced Surveillance:
- 700 AI-based facial recognition cameras with high-resolution pan-tilt-zoom features have been installed around the Red Fort.
- These cameras will assist in identifying individuals from a distance and ensuring robust security.
- Special Security Measures:
- Snipers, elite SWAT commandos, kite catchers, and sharpshooters will be positioned at strategic points.
- A smartphone-based application will be used to verify the identity of attendees.
- Recent Developments:
- A wanted terrorist, Rizwan Abdul Haji Ali, associated with ISIS’s Pune module, was recently arrested by Delhi Police. He was suspected of planning attacks on VIPs in the Delhi-NCR region.
These measures are part of a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety and security of the Independence Day celebrations and the dignitaries attending the event.
