Trees near Red Fort on Delhi Police radar ahead of Modi’s I-Day address

NEW DELHI: Modi was ‘very high’ this time.

NEW DELHI: Modi was ‘very high’ this time.

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Only those vehicles cleared by security personnel and with ‘anti-sabotage (AS) check’ stickers on their cars will be allowed parking near Red Fort.

The stickers indicate the vehicle has been checked.

Madhur Verma, DCP (north), said security personnel at the 11 authorised lots will paste stickers on vehicles.

“Once pasted, the stickers cannot be removed and re-used on any other vehicle. Vehicles without ‘AS Check’ stickers will not be allowed to park,” said Verma.

Around 200 commandos from the National Security Guards, SWAT teams and Border Security Force will be posted within 500 metres of the ramparts.

The commandos will be equipped with automatic Beretta assault rifles and communication gadgets, which help them stay connected with other commandos and the control room.

“The commandos are trained snipers who can fire from any position or situation,” an officer said.

Police will use panoramic photography to capture a panorama of the buildings around Red Fort.

Armed police officers will be on guard at each of these balconies and windows.

More than 500 CCTV cameras have been installed at the venue and on roads to be taken by VVIPs and the PM’s motorcade from his 7 RCR residence to Red Fort.

The camera surveillance began in August.

The Delhi Police’s quick reaction teams, bomb and dog squad and medical teams will be deployed at the venue for any eventuality.

A no-fly zone will be in place around the Fort.

There will be security at installations at important places such as Parliament complex, airport, railway stations and the various metro stations.

Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, the government on Tuesday warned flying clubs and aviation enthusiasts not to violate airspace during the period when prohibitory orders are in force.

The defence ministry, which is in charge of preparations for Republic and Independence Day celebrations, approached the Home Ministry citing previous violations that took place despite NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) having been issued.

The defence ministry asked the home ministry to inform general public about the implications of violating the NOTAM which includes even cancellation of flying licence of the pilot and stringent punishment to airlines.