Preparing for the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony and Republic Day celebrations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, Delhi Police is making adequate security arrangements, including using drones, officials said on Tuesday.

Security has been beefed up in the national capital ahead of ‘Pran Pratistha’ and Republic Day. A senior police officer said, our forces are already carrying out flag marches in several sensitive areas identified by the department.

The official said Delhi Police is “keeping extra vigil in those sensitive areas” and “using drones to monitor security”.

Over 8,000 policemen have already been deployed in Delhi for the January 26 parade in the national capital.

Night patrolling staff, who have been directed to check hotels, guest houses and dharamshalas, are checking the security measures at these facilities, especially near railway stations and inter-state bus terminals, and their Checking the records to know who is coming to the national level. Capital and for what purpose.

Various markets of Delhi like Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazaar, Chawri Bazaar, Khari Baoli, Kashmiri Gate, Naya Bazaar, Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Bhagirath Place, Kinari Bazaar and many other big or small markets are making their arrangements. January 22,” said the police officer.

“Many temples like the ancient Hanuman temple, Jhandewalan temple, Birla temple and Kalka Ji temple will celebrate ‘Pran Pratishtha’. We are also expecting a large number of people and additional security forces will be deployed to maintain law and order situation.

Police said action is being taken against anyone violating the rules under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant).

“The Home Ministry has issued instructions for verification of tenants and servants, border checking, security of vital establishments, malls and markets and patrolling in heavily crowded areas,” another senior police officer said.

“We are taking strict action against those who are not following the orders and registering FIRs,” he said.

Police said they used drones to monitor sensitive areas in the northeastern district on Tuesday, with a flag march being taken out on Monday.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Joy Tirkey said Delhi Police is “fully prepared for January 22 and 26”.

“We have already strengthened security at various pickets, drones are being used, there will be flag marches and double-layer security,” he said.

Delhi Police is conducting mock drills to check its response preparedness and control riot-like situations.

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