January 18, 2016 8:39 PM

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Rajnath Singh reviews security situation in the national capital ahead of Republic Day function

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today reviewed the security situation in the national capital with Delhi Police and senior officials of intelligence and security agencies ahead of Republic Day function in New Delhi. <br/><br/>Sources said, during the meeting, Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi and other officials gave a detailed presentation to Mr Singh about the security arrangements to be put in place on the occasion. The city has already been put on a high alert after the Pathankot terror attack following intelligence inputs.<br/><br/>Apart from deployment of forces on the ground, government will also ensure security in air by deploying anti-aircraft guns and declaring no-fly zone in many areas of Delhi.<br/><br/>A total of 10,000 paramilitary personnel, in addition to 80,000 strong Delhi Police, will be on the job in the national capital to ensure greater security cover.

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