US EditionOver 11,000 Personnel Deployed at Red Fort Ahead of I-Day - The Statesman
Security forces deployed advanced AI surveillance and anti-drone systems with over 11,000 personnel to prevent threats and ensure safety during Independence Day celebrations, officials said.
- On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort with over 11,000 security personnel and 3,000 traffic police deployed nearby.
- Amid concerns over airborne threats, Singh kept the Red Fort under strict access control for 20 days and banned sub-conventional aerial platforms over Delhi between August 2 and August 16.
- Under-Vehicle surveillance systems will scan vehicles at five Red Fort parking areas, while ANPR and facial recognition cross-reference a 300,000-suspect database and over 800 CCTV cameras feed two control rooms.
- With vehicular curbs in place, only invitation-card holders in labelled vehicles can enter the Red Fort on August 15, as Delhi Traffic Police restricts commercial vehicles after 10 pm on August 14.
- Delhi Police is coordinating with central security agencies and intelligence units to ensure no security gaps remain during this period, planning surprise inspections and flag marches across districts.
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I-Day: 14,000 personnel, anti-drone systems deployed across Delhi
New Delhi: The national capital is on a high alert and under a thick security blanket for the Independence Day function on Friday, with snipers at high-rise buildings, heightened camera surveillance, and more than 14,000 security and traffic police personnel deployed across the city. There is a multi-layered security arrangement in place at the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his 12th consecutive Independence Day ad…
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Anti-drone systems are now active and snipers have been placed on rooftops for additional security. More than 800 CCTV cameras are keeping watch over key locations. Two special control rooms, one inside the Red Fort and one outside, will monitor live footage from 426 of these cameras.
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NewsDrumI-Day: 14,000 personnel, anti-drone systems deployed across Delhi; multi-tier security at Red Fort
There is a multi-layered security arrangement in place at the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his 12th consecutive Independence Day address to the nation on Friday morning
Noida Police is on alert mode regarding security on Independence Day. The borders and sensitive areas connected to Delhi are being monitored with drone cameras. More than 1400 policemen, dog squads and special teams are deployed. Traffic diversion is in place and preparations are being made to take strict action against those who spoil the atmosphere through social media monitoring.
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Apart from physical deployment, surveillance through CCTV cameras, drone detection systems, and facial recognition cameras and ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) cameras will be used to monitor the venue and its surrounding areas
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