Central Delhi decked up, security tightened ahead of BRICS Summit
New Delhi has implemented extensive security measures, including the deployment of 15,000 police personnel, ahead of the 2026 BRICS Summit. The city has also introduced traffic diversions and enhanced monitoring to ensure the safety of visiting heads of state.
Why it matters
High-profile international summits require significant logistical and security coordination, impacting urban mobility and public safety protocols in host cities.
Central Delhi turned into a fortress on Friday (September 11, 2026), a day ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with 15,000 police personnel and 200 companies of paramilitary forces deployed to secure the dignitaries attending the summit and their movement through the city. Parts of the National Capital also underwent a decorative makeover, with special lighting and floral arrangements at key locations.
BRICS Summit 2026 updates on September 11
Eleven Heads of State or Government are scheduled to attend the summit, which will be held at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13.
Views from outside the Bharat Mandapam Convention center in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma
The Delhi Police have stepped up monitoring of social media platforms ahead of the event, with public posts being tracked for possible security threats and misinformation.
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