The Delhi Police on Friday stepped up security at the Patiala House Courts premises ahead of the scheduled appearance of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and others on Saturday in connection with the National Herald case.
According to sources, senior officials of the Special Protection Group (SPG), the Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau reviewed the security arrangements at the court premises where 16 more CCTV cameras were installed on Friday. Sources said security personnel have discussed at length the arrangements to be made for Saturday as both Sonia and Rahul are SPG protectees. The security officials have also had a meeting with the District Judge of the Patiala House courts.
The sources said shops on the premises will remain closed on Saturday. The courtroom in which the hearing is scheduled will be cordoned off with deployment of a multi-layered security cover, police official added.