Republic Day 2025: Delhi Tightens Security with 70,000 Cops and 6-Layered Protection

Jan 26, 2025 Komal Das

Delhi is under heavy security as the national capital remains on high alert for India’s 76th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26

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Delhi's Republic Day 2025 security included 70,000 personnel, 2,500 CCTVs with facial recognition, and anti-drone systems covering a 4 km radius

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Security for Sunday’s event involved snipers, sealed buildings, and 15,000 personnel coordinating state and central forces

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Security for the Republic Day parade included commandos, SWAT teams, and key facilities like helpdesks and first-aid stations

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Traffic is restricted on Kartavya Path from 6 pm on Saturday until the Republic Day parade ends. The parade will pass through key locations like Vijay Chowk and Red Fort

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C-Hexagon-India Gate will be closed from 9:15 am Sunday. Aerial platforms and heavy vehicles are banned until February 1

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Metro service will remain available for commuters at all stations throughout

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