New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- With the 79th Independence Day just a fortnight away, India is gearing up to celebrate the Day with pomp and gaiety as always, despite global uncertainties. In preparation for Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Police held a two-day mock drill across 10 locations in the national capital.

The mock drill took place more than two months after similar drills were carried out in 55 locations in Delhi following the Pahalgam terror attack. The Delhi Police has ramped up security considerably in the Red Fort area in the run-up to Independence Day. At the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag and deliver his 12th consecutive speech.

Last year, Delhi Police had beefed up security arrangemen...