Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Red Fort security tightened with AI cameras before Independence Day
The police in New Delhi are getting ready for Independence Day, a special day when India celebrates becoming a free country.
The big celebration happens at a very famous place called the Red Fort.
Because many people come to watch, the police want to make sure everyone is safe.
They have made a big safety plan with many different layers of checking.
More than 1,000 special cameras that use smart computer technology are watching the area.
The police also practiced what to do if something bad happens.
They talked to other helpers so everyone can work together in an emergency.
A police officer named Raja Banthia said they are doing this because of some incidents in the city last year.
They also want people coming to the celebration to have an easy and safe time.
Security at the Red Fort in New Delhi has been strengthened with a multi-layered anti-terror response plan ahead of Independence Day celebrations.
Over 1,000 CCTV cameras with AI-based video analytics have been deployed as part of the security arrangements.
Police conducted mock drills and advance liaison with stakeholders to ensure coordinated responses in any emergency.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said the elaborate measures were taken in view of incidents reported in the national capital last year.
Multiple layers of checking and screening are in place at and around the Red Fort to minimize inconvenience for attendees.
- Who
- Delhi Police, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia and other security agencies
- What
- Security was tightened at the Red Fort with a multi-layered anti-terror response plan and over 1,000 AI-enabled CCTV cameras
- When
- Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations; the announcement was made on Friday
- Where
- Red Fort, New Delhi
- Why
- In view of incidents reported in the national capital last year and to deal with any possible threat or emergency
- Location
- Red Fort, New Delhi
- CCTV cameras
- Over 1,000 with AI-based video analytics
- Security plan
- Multi-layered anti-terror response plan with multiple layers of checking and screening
- Preparedness measures
- Mock drills and advance liaison with stakeholders
- Spokesperson
- Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia
- Reason
- Incidents reported in the national capital last year
- News agency
- Press Trust of India (PTI)