Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Delhi's massive Red Fort security plan: snipers, NSG, anti-drone systems
On August 15, India celebrates its Independence Day.
The main celebration happens at the Red Fort in Delhi.
Because many important people come, the police prepare a very big safety plan.
This year, about 15,000 to 20,000 police and army members will be there.
More than 1,000 cameras will watch the area.
Special computers can recognize people's faces and car number plates.
Anti-drone systems will stop flying drones.
Snipers and Quick Reaction Teams will stand ready at watchtowers.
The Indian Air Force Band will play music at the National War Memorial.
The band celebrates the 150th birthday of India's national song, 'Vande Mataram'.
Delhi Police revealed a two-part security plan — human and technical — at the Red Fort for Independence Day on August 15.
Around 15,000 to 20,000 personnel from Delhi Police, the National Security Guard (NSG), paramilitary forces and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will be deployed.
Over 1,000 CCTV cameras, facial recognition, number plate recognition, intrusion detection, anti-drone systems and body-worn cameras are part of the technical deployment.
Snipers, 'hit teams' and Quick Reaction Teams will be stationed at strategic points including watchtowers, and social media chatter is being monitored.
The Indian Air Force Band will perform at the National War Memorial's Public Plaza, Param Yodha Sthal, to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'.
- Who
- Delhi Police's DCP North Raja Banthia, along with Delhi Police and multiple security agencies (NSG, NDRF, paramilitary), and the Indian Air Force Band
- What
- A massive human and technological security deployment for Independence Day celebrations, plus an Air Force Band performance
- When
- Ahead of Independence Day on August 15
- Where
- Red Fort and surrounding areas in Delhi, and the National War Memorial's Public Plaza (Param Yodha Sthal)
- Why
- To counter potential human, aerial and drone threats and ensure safe Independence Day celebrations
- Event
- Independence Day celebrations
- Date
- August 15
- Security personnel
- 15,000-20,000 from Delhi Police, paramilitary, NSG, NDRF and other agencies
- CCTV cameras
- Over 1,000 at Red Fort and surrounding areas
- Technical measures
- Facial recognition, number plate recognition, intrusion detection, anti-drone systems, body-worn cameras
- Special units
- Snipers, 'hit teams', Quick Reaction Teams, watchtower deployments
- Air Force Band
- 32 Airmen and 8 Agniveervayu (including three women), led by Master Warrant Officer A Srihari
- Band occasion
- 150 years of National Song 'Vande Mataram'