"Necessary security arrangements made by traffic, security, district units for Republic Day": Delhi Police chief

New Delhi [India], January 24 : The traffic, security and district units of the Delhi police that have been deployed have made all the necessary security arrangements ahead of the Republic Day celebrations in the national capital, said an official on Wednesday.
Speaking to the media at a press conference, Special Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, Delhi, Dependra Pathak said, "Delhi Police has made all the necessary arrangements for the Republic Day event. The traffic unit, security unit and district unit have been deployed for the security arrangements."
"Like every other year, Republic Day is being celebrated with joy and fervour this year. The Delhi police have a focused responsibility on this special day and the police personnel of the Delhi police have made the security arrangements professionally for this year's celebrations also," he said.
"The Delhi police are taking adequate security measures against the threat perceptions and requirements. More than 14,000 security personnel have been deployed at the Kartavya path and its adjoining areas with focused and specific roles and responsibilities," he added.
The Delhi police rank and file will be deployed on duty in the entire Delhi-NCR region for flawless and foolproof conduct of the Republic Day celebrations, he said adding that the Delhi Police is in professional readiness situation to handle anything.
"The Delhi police has a track record of using the best technology in security, which will be done this year as well. We will also coordinate with central agencies in real-time," said the official.
Speaking about the specific aerial threats on the day of the celebration, the official said, "Security arrangements have also been made regarding aerial threats. These include hand gliders, paragliders, para motors, aero models, drones, and short-range aerial vehicles."
"This year is specific since we all know the recent Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. We are vigilant regarding this and if there is any type of sensitivity due to this in function or other vulnerable areas in the region," he said.
As per an official, over 8,000 security personnel have been deployed and security has been beefed up with the help of technology and human intelligence surveillance in Delhi.
Speaking to ANI on Republic Day security arrangements, "Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Devesh Kumar Mahla said, "All arrangements are being made to stop any nuisance. Repeated rehearsals and training of the team are being done. Around 8,000 forces have been deployed for the event."
"Security has been beefed up with the help of technology and human intelligence surveillance. Multiple ways of communicating have been established so that if one way fails, the other could be used," said the official.
DCP Mahla also requested the general public not to carry small bag packs and bring children under 5 years old to the Republic Day event.
Meanwhile, security has been tightened across the country ahead of Republic Day.
The Indian Army deployed snipers and conducted night patrols with the latest technology to guard the Line of Control in Gurez, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir.
Security has also beefed up in Odisha, especially in Naxal-affected areas, ahead of the Republic Day celebrations.
Earlier on Tuesday, Major General Sumit Mehta said that in the Republic Day Parade, for the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent will take part, which will include women troops of the Army's military police along with women from the other two services.
The 75th Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path is women-centric. 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Bharat-Loktantra ki Matruka' are the main themes.
"Republic Day parade to start at 10:30 am on January 26 from Vijay Chowk to Kartavya Path. The parade commander would be Delhi Area Commander Lt Gen Bhavnish Kumar. For the first time, an all-women tri-services contingent will take part in the parade, which will include women troops of the Army's military police along with women from the other two services," he said.
Major General Mehta said that the French contingent, which includes Indian and Nepali-origin members, will also march during the parade. A French refueling aircraft along with two French Rafale aircraft will fly over them.
French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest at the Republic Day festivities. This is the sixth time a French president has been the chief guest at the Republic Day parade. It is also the second time the French contingent has taken part in the parade.
This year women's participation is very high. Around 13,000 special guests have also been invited to witness the parade this year.
The objective is to provide an opportunity for people from all walks of life to take part in the national festival, in line with the Government's vision of Jan Bhagidari.