Security has been tightened across Delhi ahead of PM Modi’s likely Dussehra visit, with traffic restrictions planned around key areas.
\n\nNew Delhi: Delhi is set to witness heightened security arrangements for Dussehra celebrations on Tuesday, October 20, with nearly 2,500 personnel from the Delhi Police and central armed paramilitary forces expected to be deployed. A three-tier security cordon will be established at Utsav Ground in East Delhi's IP Extension, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the celebrations and participate in the Ravana Dahan ceremony.
\n\nThe security arrangements will include personnel from specialised units, while traffic diversions and restrictions are also planned around key locations to manage the anticipated crowds and VIP movement. The Delhi Traffic Police has separately issued an advisory for Dwarka, warning commuters of heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement during the evening celebrations.
\n\nThree-Tier Security Cordon At IP Extension Venue
\n\nAccording to the Hindustan Times report, the security plan at Utsav Ground will comprise three layers, with different agencies assigned responsibility for each zone. The Special Protection Group (SPG) will oversee the innermost security perimeter, while commandos and personnel from the Prime Minister's security wing of the Delhi Police will manage the middle layer.
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