US wants only its snipers on building rooftops, India says ‘no’
21 Jan 2015 5:13 AM IST
Furnishing a list of demands to their Indian counterparts, the US Secret Services officials wanted rooftops overlooking Rajpath as an exclusive domain for their men to guard Obama. This was politely turned down, officials involved in the arrangements said, adding the US officials were asked not to interfere in the security set up as the Indian officials are well trained and equipped to provide protective cover for the VVIP.
Spectators coming from outside Delhi to watch the Republic Day parade this year are facing a tough time getting tickets as showing identity proofs, including voter ID cards, Aadhar cards, which is a must — thanks to the stringent security in place for the January 26 event.
Meanwhile, entry to the India Gate has been closed to people from Monday in view of heightened security arrangements for US president. They said that Central Reserve Police Force personnel have been deployed at entry points of India Gate, which leads to Rajpath, the main venue of the parade.
Various entry points to India Gate have also been barricaded.
Traffic restrictions are also being imposed in the heart of the city and Rafi Marg, Janpath and Man Singh Road will be closed for people January 24-26.
Spectators coming from outside Delhi to watch the Republic Day parade this year are facing a tough time getting tickets as showing identity proofs, including voter ID cards, Aadhar cards, which is a must — thanks to the stringent security in place for the January 26 event.
Meanwhile, entry to the India Gate has been closed to people from Monday in view of heightened security arrangements for US president. They said that Central Reserve Police Force personnel have been deployed at entry points of India Gate, which leads to Rajpath, the main venue of the parade.
Various entry points to India Gate have also been barricaded.
Traffic restrictions are also being imposed in the heart of the city and Rafi Marg, Janpath and Man Singh Road will be closed for people January 24-26.
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