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Cyber units are also keeping a close watch on the social media platforms to detect and neutralize possible online threats or misinformation.
New Delhi: Before the Independence Day celebrations, strict security arrangements have been made in the national capital. More than 10,000 security personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order. Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh has directed the Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) and the Deputy Commissioners of Police to keep a strict monitoring under their jurisdiction. In addition to the deployment of security forces, the official said the official said CCTV cameras, drone detection systems and facial identification techniques will be monitored. The official said that monitoring teams will be deployed on snipers and roofs for the protection of tall buildings near the Red Fort and the movement in specified restricted areas will be strictly controlled through control mechanisms.
Security personnel posted in plain clothes
Another official said that many security exercises, night patrolling, increased walk patrolling and monitoring teams are being deployed at the grassroots, especially in sensitive areas. He said that cyber units are also keeping a close watch on the social media platforms to find and neutralize any possible online threats or misinformation that disturbing peace. Police said that more than 10,000 security personnel including paramilitary forces and special commandos have been on duty on the day of preparation and ceremony. Officials said that anti-sabotage investigation, barricading of vehicles and verification campaigns are being intensified in coordination with intelligence agencies. Between August 2 and August 16, hot air balloons and other distance aircraft will be blown in the sky of Delhi.
Instructions for walking patrolling
The order states that these aerial platforms can be potentially misused by anti-social elements or terrorist organizations to carry out para-jumping or airstrikes, causing a serious threat to VIP security and important establishments during Independence Day celebrations. Singh has instructed all district police units to patrol on foot at markets, metro stations, bus terminals and other public assembly sites. Senior officials have been asked to personally review the security system by staying at the ground level.
Special teams deployed at important sites
Officials said that surprise inspection and flag march have also been planned in various districts to instill confidence in citizens and to prevent miscreants. He further said that Delhi Police is working closely with the Central Security Agencies and Intelligence Units to ensure that there is no flaw in the security system during this important period. Special teams have been deployed at all major railway stations, interstate bus terminals, airports and metro stations for round the clock monitoring. Officials said that the investigation of passengers, investigation of goods and random identity verification have been intensified.
