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Facial recognition tech at Red Fort

NEW DELHI:The Delhi Police is using cameras equipped with facial recognition software for the first time to secure the Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag on the 73rd Independence Day, said the officials on Wednesday.

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New Delhi, August 14

The Delhi Police is using cameras equipped with facial recognition software for the first time to secure the Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag on the 73rd Independence Day, said the officials on Wednesday.

A multi-layered security arrangement, involving SWAT commandos and NSG snipers, is being put in place for the Capital.

Army, paramilitary forces and 20,000 Delhi Police personnel have also been deployed. Around 500 CCTV cameras have been installed around the venue. — PTI

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