Delhi Police steps up security for Republic Day celebrations
The HinduDelhi Police will deploy over 14,000 security personnel across the Capital ahead of Republic Day celebrations, said police, adding that “robust and flawless” security arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of 77,000 invitees at Kartavya Path. “A professional, robust and flawless security arrangement has been put in place to ensure the safety of 77,000 invitees at Kartavya Path and all other parts of the Capital,” said Special Commissioner of Police Deependra Pathak, at a press briefing. Following Monday’s consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Delhi Police will be implementing special security arrangements around Kartavya Path, State border and “vulnerable” areas in the Capital, added a senior officer. Officials also requested the public to use public transport on the day, to ensure timely passage to Kartavya Path, keeping in mind the various traffic diversions across the city.