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PHOTOS: Inside fortress Delhi

January 23, 2015 12:19 IST

A look at security arrangements in and around Delhi as it prepares to welcome Chief Guest Obama.  

New Delhi has turned into a virtual fortress ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit this weekend. The security measures have been heightened including an extended no-fly zone to protect the world's most powerful leader.

This year a no-fly zone will be imposed with an extended radius of 400 km covering Agra, where Obama will visit the Taj Mahal along with First Lady Michelle on Tuesday. 

Extra police patrols and checks at metro station are in place. Snipers will be deployed at more than 70 high-rise buildings. Here’s a look at Delhi is preparing to welcome Obama.

  

A security personnel pulls a barricade to block the road in front of India Gate in New Delhi. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters

Security personnel with a sniffer dog, patrol in front of the India Gate. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters

60,000 security personnel, including both from India and the US commandos, will be stationed at different locations in the capital. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters

An army jawan drives a tank during the Republic Day rehersals in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photograph: Shirish Shete/PTI

Delhi police personnel take a break for hectic patrolling duty and enjoy an air show during the rehearsal for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath. Photograph: Atul Yadav/PTI

Commandos guard at the Taj Mahal in Agra ahead of Obama's visit. Photograph: PTI
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