NEW DELHI: Delhi Police is seeking an early deployment of para-military forces in Delhi for the security of national capital during Independence day. Delhi Police sources are claiming they will ask central armed forces to provide security personnel by the end of this month. Apart from HD Camera with high-end tele lens, Delhi police is planning to use drones to capture images. They have already started a special drive of verification of hotels, tenants etc. According to the sources, there are changes in the security plan after the attack on a bus going to Amarnath Yatra.
“Normally we used to deploy 35,000-40,000 security personnel for security purposes in Delhi on Independence day. Almost 300 sharpshooters from NSG, CISF etc used to be deployed during main celebration. But this year, we are trying to get 10 per cent more staff of para-military before first week of August. Also, we are looking for more sophisticated technology. Already, the process of getting High Definition Camera with high-end tele lens kit – 100 X zoom has been initiated,” a top Delhi police official said.
Delhi Police will install two high tech cameras which can capture movement from 4 kilometers. Delhi Police is in process to identify more 100 roofs which can be threat. According to the sources, this year, Delhi Police is trying to deploy more than half a lakh personnel in across Delhi including main markets like Sarojini Nagar, Karol Bagh, Connaught Place etc.
“We have already started checking hotels, residential complexes. Tenant verification process is already under process. Delhi Police commissioner, Amulya Patnaik has already told all police officers in latest law and order meeting to keep rolling anti-terror measures,” official added.