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Delhi police tighten I-Day security, post 19 wanted terrorists' posters
India celebrates Independence Day every year on August 15.
It is the day the country became free a long time ago.
The main celebration happens at a big, old fort called the Red Fort.
Because lots of people come to celebrate, the police want to make sure everyone is safe.
This year, police put up posters of 19 people who might want to hurt others.
They are using special cameras that can recognize faces and vans that scan crowds.
Police also have an app that checks people's fingerprints quickly.
Drones and kites are not allowed near the fort because they could be dangerous.
Snipers and anti-drone machines are watching from safe places.
All these steps help keep the celebration peaceful and happy.
Delhi Police have heightened security across the capital for Independence Day, including posters of 19 wanted terrorists linked to Indian Mujahideen, Al-Qaeda and Khalistani networks.
Advanced technology such as facial recognition systems, FRS vans and the Abhigyan app is being used for surveillance and identification.
The Red Fort, the main celebration venue, is under multi-layered security with 15,000-20,000 personnel and nearly 1,000 CCTV cameras.
Anti-drone systems and snipers are deployed, and restrictions on kite and drone flying are in effect around the monument.
The security drill aims to increase public awareness and seek public assistance in tracking people considered threats to the capital.
- Who
- Delhi Police and other security agencies, with around 15,000-20,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel deployed.
- What
- Heightened security measures ahead of Independence Day, including posters of 19 wanted terrorists, facial recognition surveillance, and multi-layered security at the Red Fort.
- Where
- New Delhi, India, with the Red Fort as the main venue for the celebrations.
- When
- Ahead of the August 15 Independence Day celebrations; the security drill was underway by August 11, 2026.
- Why
- To ensure public safety, prevent security breaches, and track potential threats during the Independence Day celebrations.
Key facts
- Event
- 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Main venue
- Red Fort, New Delhi
- Wanted terrorists
- 19, linked to Indian Mujahideen, Al-Qaeda and Khalistani networks
- Security personnel
- Around 15,000-20,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel
- CCTV cameras
- Nearly 1,000 at the Red Fort and adjoining areas
- Key technology
- Facial recognition systems, Abhigyan app, FRS vans, anti-drone systems, snipers
- Criminal database
- Over one crore criminals in the Abhigyan app
- Restrictions
- Kite and drone flying banned around the Red Fort
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