As per reports, ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, Delhi Police directed all district units to carry out inspections and verifications at shops selling chemicals, drugs and industrial substances to ensure that no banned or hazardous chemicals or mixtures are being sold in bulk.

Shop owners have been asked to verify their records and maintain proper logs and ledgers. Further, a broader security drill is being carried out in sensitive areas, where large-scale verification drives are underway. Delhi Police and central security agencies also held coordination meetings on Monday (12 January).

• Police have been verifying the identities of people residing in or frequently moving through sensitive localities. Teams have also checked the functioning of CCTV cameras at hotels, including their recording systems, stored footage and maintenance registers.
• As part of broader security measures, Delhi Police have also intensified preparations to maintain law and order, deploying nearly 20,000 personnel, including traffic police and paramilitary forces, across the city.
• Multiple pickets, barricades and vehicle-checking points have been set up, particularly at entry points, party zones, markets and nightlife hubs.
• Security has also been tightened at Delhi’s borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, anticipating a surge in visitors from neighbouring states. Traffic police planned a detailed plan to curb drunken and rash driving, with breath analysers being used extensively and strict action against violators.
• Additional security forces have been deployed at India Gate and Red Fort, while station house officers have been directed to remain on the streets with their teams through the night. Quick Reaction Teams have been stationed at strategic locations.
• Delhi Police also conducted a mass public awareness programme under the ‘Eyes and Ears’ Scheme on Monday (12 January), aimed at encouraging citizens to remain alert and vigilant. The initiative focused on active community participation, timely sharing of information and collective responsibility to prevent crime and ensure safer neighbourhoods.