Multi-layer security cover in Delhi on Independence Day as PM Modi set to address nation from Red Fort

Multilayer security is in place across Delhi on Tuesday with more than 10000 personnel manning the area in and around the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on its 77th Independence Day police saidPTI reported that around 1000 cameras with facial recognition and video analytic systems have been installed in and around the Mughalera fort and at other strategic locations to ensure security and monitor VVIP movementsTraffic has also been restricted near the Red Fort till the end of the celebrationsDelhi Police is on alert Elaborate security arrangements have been made the exercise for which started around threefour months ago Antiterror activities have also been done to check the areas in the districts near the venue Delhi Police spokesperson Suman Nalwa saidGiving details of the technology being used to ensure foolproof security he said AIbased facial recognition CCTV cameras have been installed while antidrone technology is also being used for securityAdequate traffic arrangements have been put in place The traffic police have also issued an advisory We urge people to follow the advisory The borders of Delhi have been closed for heavy vehicles from Monday night while others entering the city are being checked We are keeping a strict vigil on social media as well Nalwa saidAlso read Mumbai Some WR trains to remain affected on August 16 due to upgradation work at Dahanu Road check detailsThe Gyan Path in front of the Red Fort has been decked up with flowers and G20 signage However there are no major decorations on the forts rampart from where the prime minister will address the nationThe government has invited around 1800 special guests from across the country to attend the programme Seventyfive couples from each state and Union Territory in their traditional attire have been invited to witness the ceremonySarpanches of vibrant villages nurses fisherfolk and labourers engaged in the construction of the Central Vista project are also among the special inviteesThis year more than 20000 officials and civilians are taking part in the Independence Day celebrations Gyan Path has been decorated with flowers and G20 signage a police officer saidSpecial Commissioner of Police Special Cell HGS Dhaliwal said all units of the force are on alertAll the checks are being implemented with related agencies It is a big arrangement and all the units are doing their jobs The G20 summit will take place in three weeks due to which there is more sensitivity We had seen that a week before the Republic Day celebration antinational and Khalistanrelated graffiti appeared on walls in areas of west Delhi Two people were arrested in this connection Dhaliwal saidKeeping in mind the recent violence in Haryanas Nuh and adjoining areas a strict vigil is being ensured police saidSharing details of the security arrangements Special Commissioner of Police Law and Order Dependra Pathak said Independence Day is being celebrated with full enthusiasm this year with no COVID19 restrictions in place Therefore a robust deployment of police has been ensuredWe are coordinating and sharing realtime information with other agencies Pathak saidFollowing convention antidrone systems have been installed at the Red Fort All antiterror measures have been initiated including the setting up of air defence guns Snipers elite SWAT commandos and sharpshooters have been positioned at strategic locations for the security of the prime minister and other VVIP guestsThorough checking is being carried out at the borders and the police have warned of strict action against anyone trying to disrupt law and order in the national capitalThe areas surrounding the Red Fort have been demarcated as a no kite flying zone till the completion of the programmeAs many as 153 kite catchers have been deployed at strategic locations to intercept kites police said Residents of areas near the Red Fort have been asked not to fly kites till the event is overA kite landed just below the podium during PM Modis Independence Day address in 2017 The prime minister however continued with his speechPolice on Thursday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC in areas such as Rajghat ITO and Red FortThey also prohibited the flying of subconventional aerial platforms such as paragliders paramotors hanggliders unmanned aerial vehicles microlight aircraft remotelypiloted aircraft hot air balloons smallsize powered aircraft quadcopters and parajumping from aircraft over the jurisdiction of the National Capital Territory of Delhi up to August 16 Agencies