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Delhi deploys 26,000 security personnel ahead of major protest event
The capital is mobilizing over 26,000 Central Armed Police Force personnel to manage security arrangements during an anticipated large-scale protest. Six special trains have been arranged to transport 10,000 CAPF personnel to Delhi for the operation.
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Delhi authorities are implementing a comprehensive security deployment ahead of a major protest event expected to draw significant crowds to the capital. Six special trains have been chartered to bring approximately 10,000 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel to the city, supplementing forces already positioned in the region.
Combined with personnel already stationed in Delhi, the total security contingent is expected to exceed 26,000 personnel. The substantial mobilization reflects official preparations to manage potential crowd control challenges and maintain public order during the demonstration.
To facilitate security operations, authorities have announced restrictions on public gatherings and movement in sensitive areas around Delhi. These measures are designed to streamline access control and enable security forces to effectively monitor and manage the protest locations.
The deployment represents one of the largest security operations mounted in the capital in recent times, underscoring the scale of the anticipated event. Officials have indicated that the multi-layered security arrangement aims to balance public safety concerns with citizens' right to peaceful assembly.