Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in New Delhi, the national capital has been fortified with extensive security measures, from heavy police personnel deployment to SWAT, Anti-terror squad and Sniper deployment. Indian authorities have stationed these specialised units at strategic locations throughout Delhi, and are tasked with ensuring a rapid response capability.

New Delhi on high alert

New Delhi has been put on high alert as Putin's arrival to departure will be closely monitored. He will land at Palam Airport around 6:30 pm today and will head directly to the ITC Maurya Hotel on Sardar Patel Marg in Chanakyapuri. "Minute-to-minute coordination is underway and all concerned agencies have been instructed to maintain maximum vigilance throughout."

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