9,100 police personnel to be deployed for Independence Day security arrangements in Chennai

The national capital is being fortified for Independence Day — snipers at high-rise buildings, heightened camera surveillance across the city and more than 11,000 security personnel and 3,000 traffic police for security in and around the Red Fort.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 15, 2025 will address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Delhi Police, the Army and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area for the day, with multiple layers of security in place.

Delhi Traffic Police has issued strict instructions, restricting commercial vehicles from entering the capital after 10 pm on Thursday (August 14), among others.