As per reports, on Monday (19 October), the Delhi Legislative Assembly announced a comprehensive strengthening of security infrastructure across its premises following repeated bomb threats and a major security breach earlier this year.
• The Assembly has now initiated a wider security upgrade that includes eight watchtowers at strategically identified locations along the front and rear sides of the complex, including behind the reception area.
• One watchtower has already been completed, while the remaining towers are under development, and Central Reserve Police Force personnel are expected to be deployed at the towers to monitor vulnerable areas and respond to suspicious activity.
• A dedicated Central Reserve Police Force patrolling track is also being developed along the Assembly boundary, with approximately 70 percent of the work completed, to enable boundary-to-boundary surveillance and faster movement of security personnel.
• Automatic sliding doors are being installed at Gates 1 to 5, while hydraulic blocking bollards have been installed at sensitive entry points to prevent unauthorised vehicular movement.
• Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems have been installed at Gates 2 and 5 to inspect incoming vehicles, identify suspicious vehicles and detect potentially fraudulent number plates for further verification.
• At Gate 1, flap barriers equipped with photographic identification facilities are being installed to strengthen visitor verification and maintain entry records. A Radio Frequency Identification system will identify and record vehicles entering the premises for systematic monitoring of vehicular movement.
• The Assembly currently has approximately 120 closed-circuit television cameras, while Delhi Police has been asked to identify additional dark spots and vulnerable locations where further cameras can be installed.
• A Digital Management System has also been installed at the reception to record visitors’ photographic identification, relevant details and purpose of visit, strengthening visitor registration and accountability.
• The security measures are intended to combine physical barriers, vehicle screening, digital identification, surveillance and dedicated patrolling to improve perimeter security, prevent unauthorised access and enable early detection and response to potential threats.
Categories: Regulatory - District / City-wise regulatory changes
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