Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Delhi Mobilizes Thousands for BRICS Summit Security in New Delhi
Delhi is getting ready for a large BRICS meeting.
Police plan to use about 15,000 personnel and 200 companies of Central Armed Police Forces.
More than 100 National Security Guard commandos, anti-drone equipment and practice drills will also be used.
The main meeting will happen at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13.
Police will protect the airport, hotels and roads used by important visitors.
More than 500 cameras will watch important places.
Some cameras can recognize faces or read vehicle number plates.
Traffic may be restricted from September 10 to about September 14.
Officials say they want visitors to be safe while causing as little trouble as possible for people in Delhi.
Delhi Police plans to deploy around 15,000 personnel and 200 Central Armed Police Forces companies for the summit.
More than 100 National Security Guard commandos, anti-drone systems and mock drills are part of the security arrangements.
Over 500 cameras, including 4K, facial-recognition and vehicle number plate-reading systems, will monitor key areas.
Security will cover Bharat Mandapam, hotels, the airport and routes used by visiting dignitaries, with traffic restrictions expected from September 10 to around September 14.
The September 12-13 summit has prompted coordination among police, government agencies and neighboring states, with officials promising maximum security and minimum public inconvenience.
- Who
- Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces, National Security Guard commandos and other coordinating agencies will secure the BRICS Summit and visiting dignitaries.
- What
- Authorities are implementing a multilayered security, surveillance and traffic-management plan for the BRICS Summit.
- When
- The summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13; traffic restrictions are expected from September 10 to around September 14, while reported airspace restrictions would run from September 11 to 13.
- Where
- The main venue is Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with security also covering hotels, the airport and designated routes.
- Why
- The measures are intended to protect visiting dignitaries, prevent security threats and manage movement while minimizing inconvenience to the public.
- Delhi Police deployment
- Around 15,000 personnel, described in one report as more than 15,000
- Paramilitary deployment
- Around 200 Central Armed Police Forces companies
- Specialized security
- More than 100 National Security Guard commandos, anti-drone systems and mock drills
- Surveillance
- More than 500 cameras, including 4K, 2K, facial-recognition and vehicle number plate-reading cameras
- Main venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Summit dates
- September 12 and 13
- Traffic measures
- Restrictions and diversions are expected from September 10 to around September 14
- Airspace measures
- Reported restrictions within a 300-kilometre radius of Delhi from September 11 to 13, with some flight categories allowed to operate
