G20 Summit 2023: 'Delhi Police is alert,' says Special CP, Law & Order Dependra Pathak

As the 18th G20 Summit kicked off in New Delhi, Police of the national capital is on high alert in the national capital, Special CP, Law and Order, Dependra Pathak said on Saturday. On security arrangements during G 20 Summit, Pathak said, “Delhi Police has been preparing for months and today is the D-day…Delhi Police is alert…From constable to seniormost officer, we all are on the ground…We are working with a high standard of alertness…We are also getting co-operation from citizens of Delhi…Delhi Police has once again set an example of professional excellence..”

#WATCH | G 20 in India | On Police arrangements during G 20 Summit, Special CP, Law & Order, Dependra Pathak says, "Delhi Police has been preparing for months and today is the D-day...Delhi Police is alert...From constable to seniormost officer, we all are on the ground...We are… pic.twitter.com/VaWdpasptu

— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

Delhi Police also conducted boat patrolling in river Yamuna from Geeta Colony Ghat to ITO bridge in the country’s capital city as a security measure for the high-profile summit.

#WATCH | G 20 in India | Delhi Police conduct boat patrolling in river Yamuna from Geeta Colony Ghat to ITO bridge in Delhi as a security measure for the G20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/vSDEIrGSAR

— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023

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