August 14, 2011 12:12 PM

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Elaborate security arrangement done ahead of Independence Day celebration

Elaborate security apparatus has been put in place in the National capital ahead of Indepence Day celebrations tomorrow. A Delhi police spokesman told AIR that a large number Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in and around the city.Special security arrangements have been made around the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh will unfurl the tricolour and address the Nation. Around 40 CCTVs are being installed around the Red Fort to ensure incident-free celebrations . Sharpshooters of the NSG will be deployed on the high-rises near the venue and specialised units like Quick Reaction Teams are being deployed.Besides patrolling of the skies by helicopters, an air defence mechanism will also be put in place around the venue to keep an eye on miscreants.An intense vigil will also be maintained on key installations like Parliament complex, international airport, railway stations, inter-state bus terminals and Metro stations. Delhi Police has also intensifyed checking at all the border points, the official said, adding that they may also deploy spotters from other states to identify miscreants.The Union Home Ministry has already issued a country-wide alert asking states to tighten security at sensitive locations and installations to thwart any attempt of terror strike.

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