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Delhi turns fortress with 10,000 additional troops in preparation for Republic Day

French President Francois Hollande will be the Chief guest.

By :  vittal shastri
Update: 2016-01-12 12:14 GMT
A security man at MA Stadium ahead Republic Day Parade in Jammu on Saturday.
Sources said there may be a few terrorists who continue to be at large and awaiting for opportunities. In image, IAF soldiers rehearsing for upcoming Republic Day Parade during a foggy morning.
Delhi has already been put on a high alert after the Pathankot terror attack, following intelligence inputs which suggested that at least two terrorists had entered into Delhi. In image, Indian members of the Border Security Force in formation during preparations.
Government is also not ready to take chance during the visit of Hollande, as Paris saw one of the worst terrorist attacks on November 13, when 130 people were killed by seven gunmen. In image, An Indian officer from the Indian Central Reserve Police Force shouts slogans during preparations for the upcoming Republic Day parade.
The number had been increased to 95 companies in 2015 when US President Barack Obama was the chief guest. This year, it has been decided to deploy 100 companies of paramilitary personnel, the official said. In image, Indian women from the Central Reserve Police prepares to perform during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade.
Apart from deployment of forces on the ground, government will also ensure security in air by deploying anti-aircraft gun and ensuring no-fly zone in many areas of Delhi. In image, Indian women from the Central Reserve Police prepares to perform during rehearsals for the upcoming Republic Day parade.
A total of 50 companies (100 personnel in each company) of paramilitary forces were deployed to ensure security of Republic Day in 2014.
Delhi has already been put on a high alert after the Pathankot terror attack, following intelligence inputs which suggested that at least two terrorists had entered into Delhi.
The deployment of the additional paramilitary forces in the national capital comes a week after the terrorist attack on the Pathankot IAF base in which seven security personnel were killed.
An additional 10,000 paramilitary personnel have been deployed in Delhi to ensure greater security cover ahead of the Republic Day celebrations where French President Francois Hollande will be the chief guest.
French President Francois Hollande will be the Chief guest.

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