G20 Summit: Comprehensive security arrangement in Delhi

By  India Blooms News Service   Sep 02, 2023

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Ahead of the G20 summit, a comprehensive security arrangement has been made across the national capital. All the important points including airports, event venues, or places where dignitaries will stay have been covered with security.

A senior Delhi Police officer said that several anti-terror measures have been taken to avert any untoward incident during the summit.

The police got assistance from the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and the National Security Guard (NSG) in terms of manpower and equipment for its preparation for the event which is scheduled to be held on September 9 and 10, at Pragati Maidan in Delhi.

The city is gearing up to host the highly anticipated G20 summit and as an integral part of its preparations Friday, the newly recruited trainee commandos of Delhi Police demonstrated their proficiency in the helicopter slithering exercise at Delhi Police Academy, Jharoda Kalan in Delhi, Delhi Police said.

A total of 16 Sub-Inspectors (Male), 3 women SIs, and 162 constables from the Delhi Police undertook the Helicopter Slithering field tactics drill training, which was conducted using a Border Security Force MI-17 IV Helicopter in the national capital.

It plays a critical role as a swift and vital operation executed by highly trained personnel to reach the ground level or a designated point during scenarios such as terrorist attacks or emergencies in rugged terrain where traditional transportation methods are impractical, the Delhi Police said.