Police and security forces in the Delhi-NCR region have intensified patrolling and vehicle checks ahead of the Republic Day on Monday.
The capital city and its bordering areas have been fortified with multiple checkpoints at all entry and exit points to closely monitor the movement of people, goods, and vehicles by security personnel who stand guard in hordes.
Additional Commissioner of Police, Devesh Kumar Mahala said a robust multi-layered security cordon comprising Delhi Police and paramilitary forces has been deployed across the district to ensure a safe and incident-free event.
Leaving nothing to chance, Delhi Police is also making use of AI-enabled smart glasses and advanced facial recognition systems as part of an upgraded security arrangement aimed at ensuring sophisticated threat detection and heightened surveillance across the national capital ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
This will be the first time that Delhi Police personnel will use such advanced wearable technology during the Republic Day parade, said Mahala, adding that selected police personnel will wear the smart glasses while on duty along the parade route to monitor crowds and identify potential threats.
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“The force is making full use of technology-driven solutions from a security perspective. There are various types of video analytics, and we will utilise them as well. This time, we are also using specially-developed cameras and wearable glasses,” the police chief said, adding that all CCTV cameras will be equipped with video analytics and Facial Recognition Systems (FRS), which will enable police to identify suspects with greater accuracy.
Earlier this week, New Delhi District Police also rolled out elaborate security and facilitation arrangements for the Republic Day celebrations on Monday at Kartavya Path.
The entire Kartavya Path area is under round-the-clock surveillance through an extensive network of CCTV cameras integrated with FRS technology, besides specialised anti-drone units and sniper teams positioned on high-rise buildings to closely monitor the airspace and surrounding areas.
As part of preventive measures, New Delhi District Police is carrying out extensive verification drives of hotels, guest houses, tenants and domestic help across the district to neutralise any potential security threats.
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