New Delhi: Over 60 companies of paramilitary forces and more than 10,000 police personnel are set to be deployed across the Capital for the Republic Day and upcoming assembly polls, a Delhi Police official said.
Besides deploying cyber-specialist officers, Delhi would be monitored by drones and CCTV surveillance with increased vigilance in busy areas, he said. “We recently held an inter-state coordination meeting with various law enforcement agencies to discuss security arrangements in the national capital. The meeting was chaired by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora,” Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ravindra Yadav said.
The meeting was attended by senior police officers from Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
“For robust security arrangements for the upcoming Republic Day celebrations and assembly polls, the home minister has approved the deployment of a large number of paramilitary forces and cyber-specialised officers to maintain strict vigilance,” Special CP Yadav said.
He added that during the meeting, officers exchanged intelligence inputs on various matters and resolved to strengthen anti-terror measures, including border checks, verification of suspicious individuals, tenant screening, sealing of borders, vehicle inspections, and monitoring the flow of cash, illicit liquor, SIM card dealers, and second-hand car dealers.
“For the Republic Day celebrations, teams from every police district have devised robust plans. The DCPs of New Delhi, Central Delhi, and North Delhi have conducted detailed route surveys, anti-sabotage checks, and increased vigilance in high-footfall areas. Special routes, drone monitoring, and CCTV surveillance will help maintain law and order,” Yadav said.
Police officers are on high alert, conducting mock drills with security teams. They are monitoring criminals, tracking offenders, and deploying forces at over 3,000 sensitive polling stations. DCPs have identified sensitive areas, and rooftop security points are being set up. AI cameras with facial recognition will secure Republic Day events.