Security agencies deployed advanced AI-powered security systems with enhanced surveillance capabilities at and around Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations, sources say. These measures aimed to strengthen security and ensure the safety of attendees during the high-profile event.
CCTV cameras equipped with video analytics features were strategically positioned at key locations within the Red Fort premises. These features included vehicle number plate recognition, face detection, people movement counting, tripwire, audio detection, intrusion detection, defocus, and abandoned or missing object detection.
The cameras are also capable of detecting abandoned baggage in public areas, a crucial security measure in high-risk environments. Zone-based alarms can be customised based on the priority and sensitivity of each area.
The enhanced FRS enabled real-time facial recognition on both live and recorded video feeds. It automatically detects matches with individuals on the “Watch List” database and alerts the control room. The system can identify multiple faces within group images and search for similar faces across multiple cameras.
In addition to the existing facial recognition system, this year’s security measures included a new Number Plate Recognition (NPR) system. This system automatically detects and records vehicle license plates, providing immediate alerts for any violations.
“Divulging further details on the new changes, a senior government official informed that they have been using a facial recognition system for the past several years but this year they deployed Number Plate Recognition (NPR) that had vehicle plate detection based on real-time 24×7 video processing,” the official explained.
Delhi police deployed over 700 CCTV cameras and more than 150 cameras equipped with video analytics features. Over 10,000 security personnel, including Delhi police and paramilitary forces, were stationed in and around Red Fort and other critical locations in central and north Delhi.
These enhanced security measures came in the wake of the recent attack on former US President Donald Trump during a public event. A team of central intelligence agencies and security personnel recently conducted a security review meeting at Red Fort, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance and stricter security protocols
