Tribal dancers from Madhya Pradesh state stand near their tableau during a press preview of various tableau participating in the Republic Day parade, in New Delhi on January 21. Twenty-three tableaus from 13 Indian states and 10 Indian government ministries will participate in the Republic day parade showcasing their cultural heritage, arts and development. (AP Photo)
New Delhi, January 21 (PTI): Thousands of security personnel will fan across the national capital in the run-up to the Republic Day celebrations to keep a tight vigil over the city to ensure that no untoward incident takes place.
Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been made for the Republic Day parade on January 26 and its full dress rehearsal this Sunday, Satyendra Garg, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), told reporters here today.
“All arrangements have been made. 150 companies (15,000 personnel) from paramilitary and other state forces will be deployed besides Delhi Police personnel. Another 1,500 traffic policemen will also be on streets,” he said. A massive ground-to-air security apparatus has been put in place for the parade.
Snipers will be deployed at high-rise buildings while around 100 CCTVs will keep a tight vigil on people’s movement between Rajpath and Red Fort, the route of the parade which showcases India’s military might and cultural diversity. Mobile hit teams, anti-aircraft guns and sharpshooters of National Security Guards will be deployed at various places while paramilitary and Delhi Police commandos will keep a close watch.
A multi-layer security ring has already been put in place at Rajpath, where President Pratibha Patil will unfurl the tricolour and take the salute of marching contingents. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will be the chief guest at the parade, which will also be attended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the country’s top political and military brass. “A special emphasis is being laid on anti-sabotage checks, access control measures and intelligence coordination. The entire route of the parade will be covered by special security and anti-terror arrangements.
“Elaborate air defence measures, including deployment of anti-aircraft guns, have also been taken to check intrusion of air space,” a senior police official said. Besides the air defence measures, helicopters of the Indian Air Force will hover around Rajpath and all along the route of the parade.
Patrolling in crowded market areas has been intensified and checking and frisking in Metro, railway stations and bus terminals tightened. Security at the IGI airport was also strengthened in coordination with the CISF.
Checking and frisking have also been intensified at all entry points with police setting up barricades to keep a vigil on all those entering the capital.
Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been made for the Republic Day parade on January 26 and its full dress rehearsal this Sunday, Satyendra Garg, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), told reporters here today.
“All arrangements have been made. 150 companies (15,000 personnel) from paramilitary and other state forces will be deployed besides Delhi Police personnel. Another 1,500 traffic policemen will also be on streets,” he said. A massive ground-to-air security apparatus has been put in place for the parade.
Snipers will be deployed at high-rise buildings while around 100 CCTVs will keep a tight vigil on people’s movement between Rajpath and Red Fort, the route of the parade which showcases India’s military might and cultural diversity. Mobile hit teams, anti-aircraft guns and sharpshooters of National Security Guards will be deployed at various places while paramilitary and Delhi Police commandos will keep a close watch.
A multi-layer security ring has already been put in place at Rajpath, where President Pratibha Patil will unfurl the tricolour and take the salute of marching contingents. Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will be the chief guest at the parade, which will also be attended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the country’s top political and military brass. “A special emphasis is being laid on anti-sabotage checks, access control measures and intelligence coordination. The entire route of the parade will be covered by special security and anti-terror arrangements.
“Elaborate air defence measures, including deployment of anti-aircraft guns, have also been taken to check intrusion of air space,” a senior police official said. Besides the air defence measures, helicopters of the Indian Air Force will hover around Rajpath and all along the route of the parade.
Patrolling in crowded market areas has been intensified and checking and frisking in Metro, railway stations and bus terminals tightened. Security at the IGI airport was also strengthened in coordination with the CISF.
Checking and frisking have also been intensified at all entry points with police setting up barricades to keep a vigil on all those entering the capital.
