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New Delhi: The authorities in Delhi have deployed around 25,000 security personnel ahead of Chief Ministers Oath taking ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday, officials said.
Official sources said that more than 25,000 police personnel and over 15 companies of paramilitary forces will keep a strict vigil. He asserted that “robust” security arrangements will be in place to maintain law and order situation.
“According to the security plan, more than 5,000 police personnel, along with paramilitary will be deployed in and around the Ramlila Maidan. We have identified more than 2,500 strategic points where heavy deployment will be ensured,” the officer added.
The ceremony is expected to take place at around noon at the sprawling ground in the heart of the national capital. Top BJP leaders, including chief ministers from party-ruled states, are likely to attend the programme.
Ravindra Yadav, Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), said that the Delhi Police has been preparing for the event for the last two days.
He further said that managing traffic and parking around the venue would be challenging due to the high number of vehicles expected to reach there.
“Delhi Commissioner of Police Sanjay Arora visited the venue this morning. He personally reviewed the preparations. We are sure that we will manage the event smoothly,” said the Special CP Yadav.
Another senior officer said the Delhi Police is in touch with other security forces.
“Only authorised people will be allowed near the venue. We have also chalked out a traffic plan,” he stated.
