Hans News Service New Delhi

Intensivesecurity checks were carried out around the Red Fort on Tuesday, the first anniversary of the blast near the historic monument, with Delhi Police stepping up surveillance through CCTV cameras, AI-based facial recognition technology and regular anti-sabotage inspections.

A senior police officer said security arrangements in the area had been strengthened following the blast, with the number of CCTV cameras significantly increased to ensure round-the-clock monitoring.

“Since the blast near the Red Fort, we have considerably increased the number of CCTV cameras. We keep the area under constant surveillance,” the officer said.

She also said that vehicles equipped with AI-based facial recognition software are also stationed around the Red Fort whenever there is a large gathering.

The officer said that anti-sabotage checks and inspections by dog squads were conducted regularly to ensure that the area remained sanitised and visitors could move around safely. Bomb disposal squads also visited the area as part of the enhanced security arrangements.

The officer said the police were maintaining constant coordination with businessmen in the Chandni Chowk area, who have also installed additional CCTV cameras on their own to strengthen surveillance. She said Delhi Police were also coordinating with other security agencies to ensure effective security arrangements in and around the historic monument. The intensified measures are aimed at maintaining heightened vigilance, preventing any security threat and ensuring the safety of visitors and traders in the busy area, she added.

According to police, they are also keeping a close watch on parking areas, with private security guards deployed by parking managements to monitor vehicles. The guards remain in touch with police officers and flag any vehicle that has been parked for anunusually long period.