Brics Summit: Delhi on high alert with 4,800 cops, 35+ roads face curbs
Delhi is implementing strict security measures, including road closures and the deployment of 4,800 police personnel, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. The event will take place at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13, 2026.
Why it matters
The summit marks a significant diplomatic gathering for the 11-member BRICS bloc, requiring major logistical and security coordination in India's capital.
NEW DELHI: Delhi has tightened security across the national capital ahead of the 18th Brics Summit, with nearly 4,800 traffic police personnel set to manage VVIP movement and more than 35 major roads identified for traffic restrictions and diversions.The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 11 to 13, with foreign leaders and other dignitaries expected to attend.According to ANI, Delhi Police and other security agencies have entered the final phase of preparations, with thousands of personnel deployed and heightened surveillance along routes designated for VVIP movement.Around 22 diversion points will be used to regulate traffic during the movement of foreign delegations and VVIP convoys.
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