Delhi Police carried out intensive security checks around the Red Fort on Tuesday, the first anniversary of the blast near the historic monument, news agency Press Trust of India reported.Security was stepped up through round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, artificial intelligence-based facial recognition technology, anti-sabotage inspections, dog squads and bomb disposal teams.A senior police officer told PTI that security arrangements in the area had been strengthened since the blast and the number of CCTV cameras had been increased significantly. “Since the blast near the Red Fort, we have considerably increased the number of CCTV cameras. We keep the area under constant surveillance,” the officer said.She said a vehicle equipped with AI-based facial recognition software was stationed near the Red Fort whenever a large gathering was expected.
Anti-sabotage inspections and checks by dog squads were being conducted regularly to keep the area secure and allow visitors to move around safely, the officer said. Bomb disposal squads also visited the area as part of the enhanced security measures.Delhi Police were in regular contact with traders in the Chandni Chowk area, who had installed additional CCTV cameras to strengthen surveillance.
The police were also coordinating with other security agencies to maintain security in and around the monument, the officer told PTI. Police were also monitoring parking areas, where parking operators had deployed private security guards to keep watch on vehicles.
The guards remained in contact with police officers and reported any vehicle parked for an unusually long period.The measures were aimed at maintaining vigilance, preventing security threats and protecting visitors and traders in the busy area through increased surveillance, regular inspections and coordination among police, security agencies and local businesses.- Ends