Photos: Rehearsal for the Republic Day parade takes place ahead of Obama's visit
Rehearsal for the Republic Day parade took place ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit to India.
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Indian paramilitary soldiers march during the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit. During his three-day visit to India, Obama will also visit Agra and the Taj Mahal will be closed for public during that time. PTI
An Army helicopter flies past during the rehearsal. There will also be a no-fly zone in and around Rajpath as part of security for Obama. The airspace over the area would be monitored by a radar to be specially set up and this will form part of the unprecedented ground-to-air security drill. PTI
A seven-layer security ring will be thrown around the VVIP enclosure on Rajpath for the Republic Day parade to be witnessed by Obama. PTI
BSF daredevils during the rehearsal. BSF, which comes under the Home Ministry, has stepped up security along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, deploying close to 1,200 additional personnel there in view of the US President's visit. PTI
Over 45,000 personnel from Delhi Police and paramilitary forces will also be on the streets of the capital on 26 January. Delhi Police is installing 15,000 CCTV cameras as part of security arrangements. PTI
Akash weapon system move during the rehearsal. India Gate has been shut down for the public as a security measure. The area around it has been turned into a virtual fortress. PTI
Air Force cadets during the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade. The Delhi police have also ruled out the possibility of using drones, saying they don’t want anything to be flying in the sky during the parade. PTI
Rajpath, the three km stretch which is the main venue of the Republic Day parade, will have over 160 CCTV cameras - with a camera installed every 18 metres. PTI
BSF daredevils perform stunts in the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath. For the first time in India, the Rajpath and India Gate will remain shut on 26 January. PTI
Women Sub-Inspectors jubilate after their passing out parade at PTC Ground in Moradabad on Wednesday. PTI