3,000 police deployed at 52 checkpoints for Gurugram R-Day

Over 3,000 police personnel are deployed at 52 checkpoints in Gurugram for Republic Day, utilizing drones for surveillance and ensuring security.

Published on: Jan 26, 2026, 03:52:05 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Over 3,000 police personnel have been deployed for intensifying checks at 52 checkpoints across the city during the Republic Day celebrations on Monday.

Security personnel check a vehicle amid high alert ahead of Republic Day celebrations in Gurugram on Sunday. (PTI)

This year, the Republic Day events are being organised at five locations in Gurugram: Tau Devi Lal Stadiums in Sector 38 and Sohna, Shaheed and Freedom Fighters Memorial Stadium in Manesar, New Grain Market in Haily Mandi, and Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in Sector 43.

To strengthen surveillance at the venues, drones are being used for videography and photography, officials said, adding that security monitoring will be intensive in and around the event locations.

As part of the arrangements, 11 permanent checkpoints and 41 additional special checkpoints have been set up. Officials said 55 personnel have been deployed at permanent checkpoints while 277 have been stationed at the additional special checkpoints. Besides, traffic police have set up 41 checkpoints to regulate vehicular movement.

Commissioner of Police Vikas Arora said teams from police stations, police posts, crime branch and intelligence wing have also been deployed. Police said a three-layer security check is in place for entry into event venues, with personnel equipped with necessary security gear.

Traffic police has be deployed to ensure smooth movement, and route diversions may be implemented depending on the situation, officials said.

“We will also monitor illegal activities involving drones and balloons. An anti-drone team has been deployed to keep close watch on unauthorised drones. Drone-based surveillance exercises, including videography and photography, were conducted on Sunday at the Sohna venue as part of preparedness,” said Arora.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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