Archive · 11 Sep 2026
India Tightens Delhi Security Ahead of 2026 BRICS Summit
India is preparing to host an important BRICS meeting in New Delhi.
Security agencies are worried that some groups may try to cause trouble during the event.
They are watching for drones, graffiti and attempts to enter routes used by important guests.
They are also considering protests linked to China, Russia and Khalistan-related issues.
Police are checking social media for calls to protest or other disruptive plans.
More officers and security teams are watching meeting places, hotels and transport hubs.
Different agencies are sharing information quickly to respond to possible problems.
The BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2026.
Delhi Police and central security agencies have increased vigilance before the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Intelligence Bureau alerts cited possible VVIP-route intrusions, graffiti, drone activity and broader disruptions.
China-related Tibetan protests, Russia-related issues and Khalistan-related threats are part of the security assessment.
Agencies are monitoring social media and digital channels for protest mobilisation, provocative content and planned disruptions.
Surveillance covers summit venues, delegate hotels, vital installations, transport hubs and VVIP routes, with real-time agency coordination.
- Who
- The Delhi Police, the Intelligence Bureau and central security and intelligence agencies are involved.
- What
- Authorities have intensified security and surveillance ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit because of possible protests, drone activity, graffiti and VVIP-route intrusions.
- When
- The summit is scheduled for September 12–13, 2026.
- Where
- The summit will be held in New Delhi, with heightened security across Delhi.
- Why
- Agencies fear that country- and issue-specific disputes could be used to organise protests or disrupt the event.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Location
- New Delhi
- Dates
- September 12–13, 2026
- India’s theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
- Flagged risks
- Protests, graffiti, drone activity and attempts to intrude onto VVIP routes
- Monitoring areas
- Summit venues, delegate hotels, VVIP routes, vital installations and major transportation hubs
- Coordination
- Delhi Police and central agencies are maintaining real-time information sharing
