BRICS Summit Begins in New Delhi Amid Tight Security

Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 17:42:00 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS Summit began in New Delhi on Friday with multiple layers of security in place.
• Security personnel from Delhi Police and paramilitary forces were deployed at Bharat Mandapam, hotels, and along delegates' routes.
• More than 100 trained sniffer dogs were used to scan the summit venue, hotels, routes, and other important locations.
• Dedicated immigration counters at IGI Airport were arranged to provide a seamless experience for visiting dignitaries.
• Drone and unauthorized aerial object movement was prohibited in designated areas, with commandos monitoring from highrises.
• CCTV cameras and a temporary control room were used to monitor dignitary movements and key locations.
• Bomb detection and disposal squads conducted security checks at Bharat Mandapam and other important sites.