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Delhi fortified: A look at security arrangements for Republic Day

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Jan 26, 2016 09:33 am IST
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Delhi Police personnel patrol at Rajpath as India gears up to celebrate its 67th Republic Day. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Delhi Police personnel patrol at Rajpath as India gears up to celebrate its 67th Republic Day. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)

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As a security measure, thousands of defence personnel will be deployed on the streets of the capital from 5am on January 26. (Sonu Mehta/ HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 26, 2016 09:33 am IST

As a security measure, thousands of defence personnel will be deployed on the streets of the capital from 5am on January 26. (Sonu Mehta/ HT Photo)

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Delhi Police personnel patrol at Rajpath as India celebrates its 67th Republic Day. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Delhi Police personnel patrol at Rajpath as India celebrates its 67th Republic Day. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)

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Security personnel have been stationed at numerous locations within a 2km radius of Rajpath, ahead of the Republic Day parade. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Security personnel have been stationed at numerous locations within a 2km radius of Rajpath, ahead of the Republic Day parade. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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A seven-layer security ring has been deployed to guard the enclosure that would be used by chief guest, French President Francois Hollande, President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Republic Day parade. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 26, 2016 09:33 am IST

A seven-layer security ring has been deployed to guard the enclosure that would be used by chief guest, French President Francois Hollande, President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Republic Day parade. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)

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Delhi police checking people at the Janpath Market in Delhi on Monday. (Ravi Choudhary/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Delhi police checking people at the Janpath Market in Delhi on Monday. (Ravi Choudhary/HT)

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Security Personnel on alert on Republic day eve. (Raj K Raj/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Security Personnel on alert on Republic day eve. (Raj K Raj/HT)

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A security personnel stands on guard amid a busy market in New Delhi. (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A security personnel stands on guard amid a busy market in New Delhi. (HT Photo)

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India Gate and Rajpath have already been shut to people and the area is under constant guard by security personnel. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 26, 2016 09:33 am IST

India Gate and Rajpath have already been shut to people and the area is under constant guard by security personnel. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)

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50,000 armed officers of Delhi Police, NSG and paramilitary forces have been deployed in the national capital to ensure a safe visit of the chief guest, French President Francois Hollande. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 26, 2016 09:33 am IST

50,000 armed officers of Delhi Police, NSG and paramilitary forces have been deployed in the national capital to ensure a safe visit of the chief guest, French President Francois Hollande. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)

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