INDIA Alliance Rally: Delhi On High Alert, 200 CCTV Cameras And 4,000 Police Personnel Deployed

New Delhi: A rally of INDIA alliance is going to be held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Sunday. In view of this, Delhi Police has made very strict security arrangements. In view of the possibility of a large number of people attending the rally, companies of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) along with more than 4,000 police personnel will also be deployed. To strengthen the security system, the entire Ramlila Maidan has been divided into 14 zones. Each zone will be monitored under the supervision of senior police officers.

The rally will be organised from 10 am to 5 pm. Apart from the venue, the police have also made special arrangements for security and traffic on the route from Minto Bridge to Ramlila Maidan.

How many policemen and security forces will be deployed?

More than 4,000 policemen will be deployed at the grounds and surrounding areas to secure the rally. Apart from this, CAPF companies will also handle security arrangements. Delhi Police has planned to deploy troops at different levels on the rally route and event venue.

Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar visited Minto Road and Ramlila Maidan along with senior officials on Saturday to take stock of the security preparations. During this, Special Commissioner, Joint Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police of Central and New Delhi districts were also present.

How will monitoring be done with more than 200 CCTV cameras?

More than 200 CCTV cameras have been installed to keep an eye on the security arrangements at Ramlila Maidan. Apart from this, the entire area will also be monitored with the help of drones. The policemen on duty will be equipped with body-worn cameras so that the activities taking place on the field can be monitored.

The police will keep a special eye on the entry and exit gates. People coming to the ground will be screened so that any suspicious person or criminal element can be prevented from entering the venue. For this, a control room has also been made inside the ground.

Who will get the responsibility of the ground divided into 14 zones?

To improve the security arrangements, Ramlila Maidan has been divided into 14 different zones. Each zone will be monitored by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) level officers. At the same time, the responsibility of two zones will be handed over to officers of the level of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Apart from this, senior officials will keep an eye on the security arrangements during the entire program. Anti-riot vehicles and other surveillance equipment will also be deployed to deal with any untoward incident.

How many people are likely to attend the rally?

According to the estimates of police officials, if there is free space in Ramlila Maidan, about 45 thousand to 50 thousand people can gather. However, due to chairs, barricades and designated entry and exit routes, 30 thousand to 40 thousand people are expected to attend the rally.

Police have instructed the organisers to deploy volunteers to control the crowd and make adequate arrangements for drinking water.

How long will CAPF be deployed in Delhi?

In view of the recent protests in Delhi, the period of deployment of 270 companies of CAPF has been extended for the third time. Now these companies will be deployed in Delhi till 16th November. The aim of the police is to maintain law and order during the rally and avoid any untoward situation.