Security Lapses Detected Ahead of Independence Day: Delhi Police Identifies vulnerable locations

New Delhi, August 10, 2023: The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has uncovered significant security vulnerabilities at approximately 100 locations across the National Capital as preparations for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations and the G20 event continue. The audit, conducted between July 27 and 29, 2023, revealed flaws in security arrangements at various sites in the city.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police, HQ & TYR, Special Cell, Delhi, issued an order highlighting the shortcomings detected during the security assessment. The audit revealed deficiencies in security measures at hotels, guest houses, bustling markets, taxi stands, parking lots, cyber cafes, PG accommodations, cinema halls, and malls.

The order emphasized the need for immediate action, stating, “Local police officials under your jurisdiction may be advised to brief the concerned to rectify these defects accordingly, and a compliance report to this effect may kindly be sent to this office for the perusal of senior officers. If the above area does not fall in your Jurisdiction, the same may be sent to the concerned District/Unit.”

With India gearing up to celebrate its 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023, heightened security measures are of paramount importance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hoist the National Flag at the historic Red Fort and deliver a national address.