Delhi: Multi-layer security cover in place for Republic Day celebrations

A multilayer security cover is in place for the Republic Day celebrationson Thursday with police conducting antisabotage checks verification drives and patrolling to thwart any untoward incident according to officialsAround 6000 security personnel have been deployed in the New Delhi district and 24 help desks set up for those attending the celebrations at the Kartavya Path they saidPolice said that around 60000 to 65000 people are expected to attend the Republic Day celebrationsThis year entry is based on QR code given on passes No person without a valid pass or ticket would be allowed according to Deputy Commissioner of Police New Delhi Pranav TayalAlso Read Young women will do the most to shape tomorrows India President Murmu in her Republic Day eve addressMore than 150 CCTV cameras have been installed and some of them also have the facial recognition system the DCP saidPolice said an NSGDRDO antidrone team has been deployedExtra pickets have also been set up on the borders of the national capital and vehicles entering the city are being checked according to the officialsThe antisabotage checks are being conducted in markets high footfall areas and prominent places by the Bomb Disposal Team along with dog squads police saidFor the last two to three months verifications drive are being carried out in hotels dharamshalas guest houses cinema halls parking lots and bus terminals a senior police official saidPolice as well as paramilitary personnel have been briefed about security protocols and procedures the officials saidPolice said that patrolling is being carried out while audio and visual messages through public announcement systems are being played in high footfallThey said area dominance and police visibility has been enhanced in the city by regular group foot patrolling and intensive checking at picketsIn the run up to Republic Day the Delhi Police asked people through social media to alert them about any suspicious person activity or articleTenant and servant verification has been done police said adding that surprise checks were being conducted at hotels guest houses and dharamshalasThe Delhi Police has prohibited the flying of subconventional aerial platforms like paragliders para motors hang gliders UAVs microlight aircraft remotely piloted aircraft hot air balloons small sizepowered aircraft quadcopters or para jumping from aircraft over the jurisdiction of Delhi till February 15According to the officials antiterror measures were intensified in coordination with other security agenciesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever