New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- The Delhi Police on Sunday outlined extensive security measures, involving both personnel and technology, that have been put in place at the Red Fort ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August 15.

DCP North Raja Banthia told ANI that the security arrangements have been divided into two broad categories - human deployment and technological measures. Under the personnel component, around 15,000 to 20,000 security personnel from multiple agencies will be deployed at and around the venue. Detailing the technology-driven arrangements, the DCP noted more than 1,000 CCTV cameras have been installed across the Red Fort and nearby areas.

The deployment will include teams from the Delhi Police Traffic Unit, North Di...