Explosive device packed with RDX recovered from Ambala-Delhi highway near Chandigarh ahead of Independence Day
2 years, 7 months ago

Explosive device packed with RDX recovered from Ambala-Delhi highway near Chandigarh ahead of Independence Day

India TV News  

Highlights IED packed with around 1. 3 kg RDX near Shahabad in Kurukshetra district A person hailing from Punjab's Tarn Taran has been arrested in this connection, official said The recovery comes days ahead of Independence Day, when security forces are on high alert Independence Day 2022: An IED was recovered by Special Task Force in polythene under a tree beside a hotel at Ambala-Delhi Highway near Chandigarh on Thursday. The recovery was made from near the service lane on the Ambala-Delhi national highway, about 70 km away from capital Chandigarh, Kurukshetra Superintendent of Police Surinder Singh Bhoria told. Based on inputs, the STF swung into action and recovered the explosive from the busy national highway, another police official said. Earlier in the day, a suspicious bag was found in Rohini area in the national capital on Thursday, sending the security agencies into a tizzy ahead of the Independence Day, police said.

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Independence Day celebrations: AI-based CCTV cameras, sharpshooters to guard Red Fort
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Independence Day celebrations: AI-based CCTV cameras, sharpshooters to guard Red Fort

The Hindu  

In a bid to ensure robust security arrangements, the Delhi police have procured 700 artificial intelligence -based facial recognition CCTV cameras to keep vigil around the Red Fort ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. The police said the AI-based CCTV cameras will have high-resolution pan-tilt-zoom features, allowing them to identify anyone from a distance. The police will also use a …

Independence Day: Delhi Police procures 700 face detection CCTV cameras
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Independence Day: Delhi Police procures 700 face detection CCTV cameras

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi Police has procured 700 facial recognition CCTV cameras to ensure robust security arrangements for the Independence Day celebrations in the city, officials on Thursday said. The Delhi Police has prohibited flying sub-conventional aerial platforms like paragliders, hang-gliders and hot air balloons in the national capital from August 2-16 for security reasons. It has been reported that …

Delhi on High Alert Ahead of Independence Day; 10,000 Cops, Anti-drone Systems to Ensure Tight Vigil
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi on High Alert Ahead of Independence Day; 10,000 Cops, Anti-drone Systems to Ensure Tight Vigil

News 18  

In preparation for the 77th Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday, the Delhi Police escalated security measures on Monday. Incorporated into the security arrangements at the historic Red Fort are 1,000 facial recognition cameras, anti-drone systems and a vigilant force of over 10,000 police personnel. Anti-terror Steps, Eye on G20 Summit HGS Dhaliwal, Special CP of the Delhi Police, said necessary …

Independence Day 2023: Security heightened in Delhi ahead of celebrations, police check vehicles
1 year, 7 months ago

Independence Day 2023: Security heightened in Delhi ahead of celebrations, police check vehicles

India TV News  

As the national capital gears up to celebrate the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, robust arrangements have been made as an enormous gathering is expected at the occasion. Delhi Police have expanded security arrangements in the national capital ahead of Independence Day festivities. PM Modi to lead celebrations Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in the celebration of …

Delhi Police receives calls over bombs being planted across city ahead of Independence Day
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Police receives calls over bombs being planted across city ahead of Independence Day

India TV News  

Delhi Police on Tuesday received calls of unidentified bags found in various places across the national capital ahead of Independence Day. Although police have informed that nothing suspicious was found in the bag planted near Shram Shakti Bhavan. Police opened traffic near Shram Shakti Bhavan after investigation did not reveal anything suspicious. ALSO READ | Independence Day 2023: Delhi Metro …

India at 75 | 7,000 invitees expected for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, Delhi Police ups security
2 years, 7 months ago

India at 75 | 7,000 invitees expected for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, Delhi Police ups security

The Hindu  

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place and facial recognition system cameras installed at the entry point of the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75th anniversary of Independence Day, officials said on Saturday. According to the police, around 7,000 invitees will arrive at the Red Fort, while over 10,000 …

Independence Day 2022: Drones, kites, lone wolf. How Intelligence agencies have warned of big terror plot
2 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day 2022: Drones, kites, lone wolf. How Intelligence agencies have warned of big terror plot

India TV News  

Independence Day 2022: In view of 75th Independence Day, many intelligence agencies have given specific alerts to the police regarding attack on the Red Fort. In a first of its kind, the security agencies have also given input on attacks through kites and hence asked for a complete ban on flying kites in the Red Fort area. Image Source : …

Independence day 2022: Will PM Modi opt bullet-proof shield at Red Fort this year?
2 years, 7 months ago

Independence day 2022: Will PM Modi opt bullet-proof shield at Red Fort this year?

India TV News  

Independence day 2022: Will PM Modi opt bullet-proof shield at Red Fort this year? Independence day 2022: After former prime minister Indira Gandhi's assassination, the bullet-proof glass had become a tradition and all Prime Ministers since then had addressed the nation from behind the glass. Highlights PM Modi has always diverted from the set security protocols PM chooses to deliver …

I-day celebrations: Security beefed up in Delhi, over 10,000 cops for Red Fort
2 years, 7 months ago

I-day celebrations: Security beefed up in Delhi, over 10,000 cops for Red Fort

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police on Monday said more than 10,000 its personnel will be stationed around the iconic Red Fort on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the country's Independence on August 15. More than 10,000 police personnel would be deployed around the historic Red Fort on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day. "On the occasion of Independence Day, …

75th Independence Day: Over 1,000 CCTV cameras to be installed around Red Fort amid terror threats
2 years, 7 months ago

75th Independence Day: Over 1,000 CCTV cameras to be installed around Red Fort amid terror threats

India TV News  

Highlights The IB has issued an alert for possible attacks by LeT and JeM The 10-page report by IB mentions the attack on Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe at a public event The IB requested Delhi police to enforce strict entry rules at the venue on August 15 75th Independence Day: Amid threats from various terror organizations warning of disrupting …

Independence Day: Delhi turns into fortress; anti-drone systems, 350 cameras installed at Red Fort
3 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day: Delhi turns into fortress; anti-drone systems, 350 cameras installed at Red Fort

India TV News  

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place to secure the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75th Independence Day on Sunday. Over 350 cameras have been installed and their footage is being monitored round the clock through two-police control rooms situated in and around the Red Fort area, police …

Red Fort gears up for Independence Day celebrations; security, COVID protocols in place
3 years, 7 months ago

Red Fort gears up for Independence Day celebrations; security, COVID protocols in place

India TV News  

The historic monument of Red Fort in the national capital is gearing up to host the nation's Independence Day celebrations on August 15. A two-day vaccination camp was organised for all the staff present in the Red Fort in a step towards taking guard against the coronavirus whose first wave last year and the second wave earlier this year went …

Independence Day: Delhi Police installs big containers in front of Red Fort
3 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day: Delhi Police installs big containers in front of Red Fort

India TV News  

Keeping in view the security on and before Independence Day, August 15, the Delhi Police has installed large containers on the front side of the Red Fort. Owing to the unfortunate incident of January 26, Republic Day, where the agitating farmers, who are protesting against the three farm bills, clashed with the Delhi Police, the security arrangements have been beefed …

Independence Day 2020: Security tightened in National Capital, Delhi Police issues traffic advisory
4 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day 2020: Security tightened in National Capital, Delhi Police issues traffic advisory

Firstpost  

People commuting from North to South Delhi have been advised to take alternative routes from Aurobindo Marg - Safdarjung Road, Connaught Place-Minto Road and Nizamuddin Bridge to cross Yamuna Independence Day is one of the high-security events in the National Capital as dignitaries including the Prime Minister of India take part in traditional celebrations. Netaji Subhash Marg, Lothian Road, SP …

2,000 snipers, NSG commandos, multi-layered vigil in place for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort
4 years, 7 months ago

2,000 snipers, NSG commandos, multi-layered vigil in place for Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort

India TV News  

The Ministry of Defence and the Delhi Police is taking special precautions ahead of Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony on August 15 in light of coronavirus pandemic. According to reports, over 45,000 security personnel will be guarding the city on Independence Day besides over 2,000 snipers deputed at specific locations on high-rises in around 5 km periphery of the Red …

Reduced Guest List, Police in PPE Kits: 74th I-Day Event to be Sombre Affair Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
4 years, 7 months ago

Reduced Guest List, Police in PPE Kits: 74th I-Day Event to be Sombre Affair Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

The Independence Day, which is usually celebrated with great fervour, will be a low-key affair this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event at the Red Fort shall comprise of a guard of honour by the armed forces and the Delhi Police to the prime minister, unfurling of the national flag and firing of the 21-gun salute. "All the …

Multi-layered security arrangement in Delhi for I-Day celebrations
5 years, 7 months ago

Multi-layered security arrangement in Delhi for I-Day celebrations

India TV News  

SWAT commandos and NSG snipers have been deployed while for the first time cameras with facial recognition software are being used to secure the historic Red Fort where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag on the 73rd Independence Day on Thursday. The roads leading to the Red Fort are under surveillance and police personnel are taking help …

Independence Day: Multi-layered security across country, forces on high alert in Kashmir Valley
6 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day: Multi-layered security across country, forces on high alert in Kashmir Valley

India TV News  

Security has been tightened across the country as India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day on Wednesday. The Central government has made arrangements to tighten security near the Red Fort, the Indira Gandhi International Airport and at various metro stations. CISF metro security chief Deputy Inspector General Raghubir Lal had earlier confirmed that meetings were held with various stakeholders like the …

Independence Day: New Delhi gets unprecedented ground-to-air security cover ahead of event
7 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day: New Delhi gets unprecedented ground-to-air security cover ahead of event

Firstpost  

The national capital, including the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 71st Independence Day on Tuesday, has been put under an unprecedented ground-to-air security cover New Delhi: The national capital, including the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 71st Independence Day on Tuesday, has …

Thick security blanket envelops Delhi ahead of I-Day, 47,000 personnel deployed amid alerts about possible terror attacks
7 years, 7 months ago

Thick security blanket envelops Delhi ahead of I-Day, 47,000 personnel deployed amid alerts about possible terror attacks

India TV News  

Amid intelligence alerts about possible terror attacks, security was beefed up in the national capital and around 47,000 personnel were deployed ahead of Independence Day celebrations, officials said on Monday. Around 25,000 security personnel will be deployed in and around New Delhi, north Delhi and major central Delhi areas, a police official said. Delhi Police Spokesperson Madhur Verma told IANS: …

Independence Day restrictions hold up traffic, heart patient dies
8 years, 7 months ago

Independence Day restrictions hold up traffic, heart patient dies

Hindustan Times  

A 50-year-old heart patient died on the way to hospital after police refused to let his auto-rickshaw through an independence day security drill on Saturday. Prime Minister's convoy during full dress rehearsal for Independence day at Red Fort in Delhi on Saturday. Read | Paragliders, drone detectors will guard Red Fort on Independence Day Arvind said the police told him …

Trees around Red Fort on cops’ scanner ahead of Modi’s Independence Day address
8 years, 7 months ago

Trees around Red Fort on cops’ scanner ahead of Modi’s Independence Day address

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police, which conducted a tree census at Red Fort as part of security preparations before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on August 15, said there are 3,140 trees – 2,400 inside and 740 on its periphery - in and around the monument. Security tightened at Red Fort ahead of Independence Day in New Delhi. The previous two Independence …

Delhi on high alert ahead of Independence Day
11 years, 7 months ago

Delhi on high alert ahead of Independence Day

India TV News  

New Delhi: Ahead of Independence Day and in the wake of an intelligence alert, Delhi has been put on high alert with heavy security arrangements and police barriers across the city. "There shall be special checking of all vehicles, both private and commercial, entering the city from neighbouring states through border entry points," said Additional Commissioner of Police Anil Shukla.Besides …

Delhi put under tight security ahead of I-Day celebrations
13 years, 7 months ago

Delhi put under tight security ahead of I-Day celebrations

The Hindu  

On the eve of Independence Day celebrations, an elaborate ground-to-air security apparatus has been put in place in the capital to pre-empt any terror strike. Thousands of Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in and around the city, especially near the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will unfurl the tricolour and address the nation. According to …

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