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25,000 Guards to Protect Red Fort Ahead of Independence Day
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 09:03 AM
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Delhi has deployed 25,000 security personnel to guard the Red Fort in anticipation of the August 15 Independence Day celebrations.
Delhi has mobilised 25,000 security personnel to guard the historic Red Fort in preparation for the August 15 Independence Day celebrations.
The deployment reflects the city’s heightened security posture as the nation marks its 77th anniversary of independence.
The Red Fort, a symbol of India’s struggle for freedom, will be under constant surveillance from dawn until the national flag‑raising ceremony.
Officials say the large contingent will work in shifts to ensure the safety of visitors and dignitaries attending the Independence Day events.
The move is part of a broader strategy to maintain public order during the country’s biggest national holiday.
The deployment reflects the city’s heightened security posture as the nation marks its 77th anniversary of independence.
The Red Fort, a symbol of India’s struggle for freedom, will be under constant surveillance from dawn until the national flag‑raising ceremony.
Officials say the large contingent will work in shifts to ensure the safety of visitors and dignitaries attending the Independence Day events.
The move is part of a broader strategy to maintain public order during the country’s biggest national holiday.