10k cops, face recognition system in place for I-Day

Over 10,000 police personnel are set to be deployed across the city on Independence Day on Tuesday to ensure that the national capital is secure, and people commute without any inconvenience, officers aware of the arrangements said on Sunday, adding that thousands of other officials will also remain on alert during the celebrations

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Deputy commissioner of police (public relations officer) Suman Nalwa said, "Delhi Police is proud to be in charge of security of the Independence Day function. Adequate arrangements have been put in place to ensure seamless celebrations across the city".

According to a senior police officer, the 10,000 officers who are deployed across the city for Independence Day include those at the main venue for the day the Red Fort-and along Prime Minister Narendra Modi's route for the event. "Deployed teams include anti-sabotage check, access control and anti-terror squad," the officer added, declining to be named.

The officer said that artificial Intelligence (AI)-based facial recognition system is also in place to keep a check on terror elements.

Nalwa said heavy vehicles will not be allowed to enter the Capital from Sunday midnight.