New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Security has been intensified across Delhi, Srinagar and Haryana as India celebrates its 80th Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, with security personnel deployed at key locations, borders and sensitive areas to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration.

In the national capital, security has also been heightened across several areas ahead of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. Security personnel were deployed at strategic locations, including around Rajghat, while barricades and other security arrangements were put in place.

Delhi Police and security forces have been deployed in and around Rajghat to man barricades and monitor movement. The deployment is part of the overall security plan for the ...