New Delhi: With Independence Day around the corner, security measures have been increased manifolds in the national capital to avert any untoward incident and maintain peace, law and order. Over 10,000 police and security staff have been deployed to ensure safety, said Delhi Police on Thursday.

Delhi Police Commissioner SBK Singh has given clear instructions to senior officers. He told special police commissioners and deputy commissioners to keep a close watch in their areas. A top police official said that many layers of security will be set up at the Red Fort, where PM Narendra Modi will deliver the Independence Day speech on August 15.

Besides regular security measures, police will also use:

These tools will help police watch the Red Fort and nearby areas more closely. Over 10,000 personnel, including paramilitary forces and special commandos, will be on duty during the preparation week and on August 15, police said. Police in all........

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