Delhi Police intensifies security arrangements ahead of Republic Day
The Delhi Police have stepped up anti-sabotage checks, verification drives and patrolling in the national capital ahead of Republic Day to thwart any untoward incidents, officials said on Tuesday.
Anti-sabotage checks are being conducted in markets, high footfall areas and other prominent places by the Bomb Disposal Team along with dog squads, police said.
The police are checking hotels and lodges as well as sensitising the staff there to inform police immediately about any suspicious person or activity, they said.
All Assistant Commissioner of Police and Station House Officers have been holding meetings with members of the Residents Welfare Association and Market Welfare Associations and briefing them about security measures in place for Republic Day, police said.
The Delhi Police has also been creating awareness on social media and asking people to alert them about any suspicious person, activity or article, they said.
Tenant and servant verifications are also being done, police