New Delhi: After violence during the last Republican Day, Delhi police have increased security in the national capital, especially on the border, before this year’s celebration.
Given the call made by Sikh for justice (SFJ) to sabot the Republican Day celebration, additional troops have been deployed at the border and the number of personnel has doubled in the red fortress.
Senior police officers said they had seen calls by SFJ on social media and decided to seal the border and spread additional strength, given last year’s violence during the tractor rally by farmers, who protested against agricultural laws which are now revoked.
.
“Intel agents have also issued a warning about the possibility of attack by Khalistani terrorists.
Poster Some of them have been inserted and distributed, and the locals have been told to remain vigilant,” an official said.
“We also constantly monitor social media to check whether there are those who avoid people to cause damage.
In the red fortress, the number of security personnel has doubled, the police have been placed in every corner and angle.” Delhi police have made a multi-layer security settings.
for Republican Day celebrations.
Police Commissioner Delhi Rakesha Asthana said on Sunday that more than 27,000 police personnel had been deployed in the city.
According to Asthana, 27,723 Delhi police personnel, including 71 DCPs, 213 ACC and 753 Inspector, have been deployed for the Republican Day Parade.
They were assisted by 65 central armed police force companies.
He also said anti-terror steps had been intensified in coordination with other security institutions in the past two months.
“Delhi has always been a target for terrorists or anti-social elements.
This year, we are alert,” he said.