Delhi Tightens Security for BRICS Summit; Anti-Graffiti Teams Deployed Amid Protest Fears

Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 06:52:37 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS Summit in Delhi is expected to bring together world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
• Security agencies received inputs that protests targeting foreign leaders could be attempted near event venues.
• Delhi Police formed anti-graffiti teams that will patrol sensitive areas around the clock to prevent inflammatory slogans from being spray-painted.
• Anti-drone systems have been deployed to counter possible drone threats, while drones will also be used for monitoring sensitive locations.
• AI-enabled cameras are being used in security zones around hotels and important venues to detect suspicious activity.
• Hotel staff have been vetted, and command centers have been set up in hotels and linked to Delhi Police's C4I command, with a backup control room also prepared.