Security beefed up in national capital ahead of Republic Day
New Delhi, January 26: Republic Day 2023- Security has been beefed up in several parts of National capital ahead of Republic Day celebrations.
Keeping in view safety and security of the nation, police personnel have been deployed all across New Delhi.
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Heavy barricading is placed at intersections, checkpoints with sniffer dogs, and metal detectors.
Flying of sub-conventional and aerial platforms in the National Capital Territory of Delhi has been prohibited in various parts of Delhi.
Notably, around 65,000 people will witness the parade on January 26, for which they can register through a QR code.
Entry will be given only to valid pass holders and ticket buyers.
About 6,000 jawans have been deployed for security for the January 26 parade, which includes the paramilitary forces, and NSG apart from Delhi Police. The Kartavya Path will be monitored with the help of around 150 CCTV cameras, which also has high-resolution cameras.
Entry of heavy vehicles will be stopped in Delhi from Wednesday night. Heavy vehicles will be stopped at all the borders of Delhi. This time heavy vehicles will not be allowed to enter inside the Ring Road, towards New Delhi.
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In the meanwhile, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the Chief Guest for this year's Republic Day.
- ANI
