New Delhi, Aug 11: Unprecedented security arrangements have been put in place in New Delhi ahead of Independence Day. The capital has been put on high alert in view terrorist threats. Areas around the Red Fort, where the main celebrations are due to be held, have been sealed. Additional forces have also been deployed in sensitive areas.
Confessions of arrested terrorists and intelligence reports reveal that there is a strong possibility that terrorist will strike on August 15.
Police officials however assure that all steps have been taken to meet any exigency. Delhi Police Commissioner R S Gupta has been inspecting all arrangements himself. The police is also collaborating with its counterpart in neighbouring states to ensure security on Delhi’s borders. Bureau Report