Red Fort is gearing up to host a mega event days after Delhi blast which claimed at least 15 lives. The event is likely to be attended by President Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Days after a blast near Delhi’s Red Fort which claimed at 15 lives, the historic monument is gearing up for a mega event likely to be attended by President Droupadi Murmu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Security has been significantly ramped up as the Red Fort prepares to host commemorations marking the 350th death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.The upcoming event is expected to draw nearly 50,000 attendees, with the Delhi government organising a Kirtan Darbar from November 23–25.
Several VVIPs, including President Murmu and Home Minister Shah, are likely to attend, said Jasmain Singh Noni, Secretary of the DSGMC.Ahead of the event, Police have installed 25 additional CCTV cameras along the approach to the monument, while the DSGMC has set up 250–300 cameras for round-the-clock surveillance.
A multi-layered security grid involving CISF, Delhi Police, bomb squads, and other agencies has been deployed to thoroughly check all visitors.Even as the scars of the attack remain, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) began preparations on Thursday without interruption. Security arrangements have been reinforced in and around the Red Fort.
“Even when the incident happened, the work did not halt for a minute because this is for our Guru. Delhi Police assured us of maximum security. We have installed 250 to 300 CCTV cameras around the Red Fort to maintain vigil,” said the DSGMC secretary.
He added that while some people were initially apprehensive about travelling to Delhi, the organizers reassured them, and now, over 50,000 attendees are expected.Despite the recent blast, visitors expressed confidence in attending the commemorative events.
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