Vigil tightened in capital ahead of Republic Day
23 Jan 2013 4:56 AM IST
Police personnel are being fanned across the capital ahead of Republic Day parade this Saturday with the security establishment leaving no stoned unturned to ensure an incident-free event, including no protests against the gang rape at the function. Police personnel said there could be chances of some youth or groups trying to stage demonstrations on Rajpath or the parade route as the protesters against the Delhi gangrape in December had demanded boycott of the parade. Thousands of security personnel will be fanned across the capital in the run-up to the Republic Day celebrations to keep a tight vigil over the city, officials said.
Last year, around 25,000 armed personnel were on guard in the capital while in 2011 it was 15,000. A massive ground-to-air security apparatus has also been put in place for the parade. Snipers will be deployed at high-rise buildings while over 160 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.
Last year, around 25,000 armed personnel were on guard in the capital while in 2011 it was 15,000. A massive ground-to-air security apparatus has also been put in place for the parade. Snipers will be deployed at high-rise buildings while over 160 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.
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