Bharat Mandapam placed under heavy security for 18th BRICS Summit

Source: Asianet News Hindi | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 04:06:05 UTC

Key Points

• India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September.
• Delhi Police has deployed more than 15,000 personnel for the summit's security.
• The Home Ministry has also provided about 200 Central Armed Police Forces companies for law and order and operational security tasks.
• Security at Bharat Mandapam and surrounding areas has been arranged in multiple layers, including dog squads and enhanced surveillance along approach routes.
• The 2026 BRICS Summit theme is 'Building Resilience for Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainable Development', with expected discussions on development, trade, finance, technology, energy, and global cooperation.
• BRICS currently has 11 member countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS countries represent nearly 50% of the world's population, about 40% of global GDP, and more than 25% of global trade, and emphasized secure maritime routes, open supply chains, and safety of seafarers.