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Delhi Police on high alert for Independence Day with wanted posters and security measures

Published 12 August 2026

Delhi Police have placed the national capital on high alert and deployed thousands of personnel ahead of India's Independence Day on August 15, implementing a multi-layered security strategy that includes public appeals for vigilance and extensive surveillance measures. The heightened security posture comes as authorities prepare for one of the country's most closely guarded national events, with officials emphasizing the need for public cooperation to ensure peaceful celebrations.

As part of the security arrangements, police have displayed posters featuring photographs of 19 wanted terrorists at prominent and crowded locations across the city. The posters include individuals linked to banned outfits such as the Indian Mujahideen, Al-Qaeda networks, and Khalistani organizations. Among those featured are Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal of the Indian Mujahideen, several individuals associated with Al-Qaeda, and wanted Khalistani extremists including Ranjit Singh alias Neeta, Paramjit Singh Pamma, and Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla. The initiative aims to increase public awareness and encourage citizens to report any information about the suspects or suspicious activity to...

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