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R-Day: Security beefed up in Delhi after intel input of possible terror strike

By IANS | Updated: January 18, 2022 22:55 IST

New Delhi, Jan 18 Delhi Police have strengthened the security arrangements in the national capital after they received intelligence ...

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New Delhi, Jan 18 Delhi Police have strengthened the security arrangements in the national capital after they received intelligence inputs of a possible terror attack in the city ahead of the Republic Day.

Top Delhi Police sources told that strict security arrangements have been put in place across the national capital.

"On such occasions [Republic Day], Delhi Police always raise the alert. We increase our visibility, presence and checking to counter any threat," a senior police officer said.

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said in an order that as per reports, certain criminal or anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India may pose a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries and vital installations.

In view of this, Asthana also put a ban on the use of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, para-motors, hang gliders, unmanned aerial vehicles

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Tags: Republic Day 2022indiaDelhi PoliceTop delhi policeRakesh Asthana
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