G20 Summit: Delhi becomes 'bulletproof' for G20 Summit, hotel staff will be locked in rooms when 'guests' arrive

All the central security agencies and the security units of the Delhi Police are working day and night to prepare for the security of the heads of state of 29 countries and officials of international organizations coming to participate in the G-20 summit.

The rooms of some heads of state including the US President were bulletproof

Bulletproof glasses have been installed in all the windows of the suites of the hotels where the heads of some major countries like America, who are coming to participate in the conference, will stay. Along with this, some parts of that area have also been cordoned off with bulletproof glasses.

To ensure that there is no lapse in security, the security unit has started rehearsals at full capacity in collaboration with all the central agencies. During the rehearsal on Thursday, the NSG landed the helicopter on the terrace of Le Meridien Hotel in the New Delhi district at around 11:30 a.m.

Helipad is not built in every hotel

The police officer says that helipads have not been made on the roof of any hotel in the New Delhi district. As a trial, the NSG landed a helicopter on the terrace of Le Meridien. The police officer says that the NSG will try to land helicopters at some other hotels as well.

Old hotel staff will not be removed

In the 23 hotels where the heads of state and international organizations will stay, the hotel management has increased about 20-30 percent staff from private security guards to other types. Old hotel workers who live in hotels will not be removed. They have been briefed well.

When heads of state and officials of international organizations visit the hotels, the employees will be locked inside the rooms. Due to security reasons, they will not be allowed to go out.

The process of taking control of the hotel will start from today.

The police officer says that for the last 15 days, all the agencies are inspecting the hotels at their respective levels. Local police have been deployed. From Friday, the security unit will gradually start taking over all 23 hotels. All the hotels will be taken over within two to three days.

There will be deployment of multiple agencies inside and outside the hotels. NSG will also be deployed in all hotels. Anti-aircraft guns will be placed on the rooftops of all hotels. Anti-drone systems have already been installed. Paramilitary commandos will be stationed on the rooftops with binoculars and state-of-the-art weapons.

There will be round-the-clock deployment of one DCP in every hotel.

There will be round-the-clock deployment of one DCP in all the hotels for 24 hours. He has been named Venue Commander. There will be different types of security for multi-agencies in hotels so that any kind of attack can be prevented.

The security of all the embassies has also been increased. Because a large number of ministers from different countries can also stay in the embassy. Security has also been tightened in Chanakyapuri and Dhaulakuan areas as most of the embassies are located in these areas.

Ongoing joint exercise of army-police and paramilitary forces

The purpose of practicing helicopter landings and take-offs on the roof of the Hotel Le Meridien is to facilitate the evacuation of hostages or other emergencies. A joint exercise of Delhi Police, Indian Air Force, and central paramilitary forces is underway at Pragati Maidan, Aerocity, Raisina Road, and other prominent places to check security preparedness.

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