New Delhi: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel make a formation during rehearsals for Republic Day, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI01_20_2026_000352A)
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CNBC TV1826-01-2026, 09:29

Delhi on High Alert: 30,000 Personnel, AI Surveillance for Republic Day Security

  • Delhi Police has deployed over 30,000 personnel citywide, with 10,000 in New Delhi district, for Republic Day security.
  • More than 3,000 CCTV cameras with advanced video analytics and Facial Recognition System (FRS) are installed across New Delhi.
  • Police on the ground are equipped with India-made AI glasses integrated with FRS, linked to criminal databases for real-time detection.
  • Multi-layered barricading, strict access control, mobile surveillance vehicles, and sniper teams are part of the security grid.
  • Vigilance is intensified in high-footfall areas; inter-state coordination and verification drives are also underway.

Why It Matters: Delhi Police implements extensive security measures, including 30,000 personnel and AI surveillance, for Republic Day.

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