New Delhi is gearing up for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit with heightened security, including the deployment of snipers, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) squads, and quick-reaction teams at sensitive points, as he is set to arrive later this evening, according to PTI . Anti-drone guns have also been positioned at strategic locations to counter any aerial threats, a report by India Today noted.

His first visit in four years, comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit .

High-definition CCTV networks and technical monitoring systems have also been activated across areas linked to the visit. Traffic restrictions and regulated pedestrian movement are expected near key locations, but officials said advance alerts will be i

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