As the high-profile G20 Summit is currently underway in New Delhi,, security checks were intensified across the national Capital from Saturday morning.
A multi-layer security cover has been put in place around the Pragati Maidan area in central Delhi where the summit is taking place while vehicle checking in New Delhi and bordering areas has been intensified.
Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Dependra Pathak on Saturday said the security situation in the national capital is under control.
"We have strategically deployed an ample number of police personnel. The environment is tranquil and under control, and we are committed to upholding this state of affairs," the Special CP told reporters at a press conference here.
To bolster security measures, the deployment includes dog squads and mounted patrols equipped with binoculars, specifically focusing on areas in proximity to Pragati Maidan, where the event venue is located, and closely monitoring security arrangements, particularly in the New Delhi district. The New Delhi district has been heavily barricaded with police checking all vehicles and IDs of those entering. New Delhi district has been designated as Controlled Zone-I from Friday 5 am till Sunday 11.59 pm due to the summit.
Police have urged people not to visit India Gate and Kartavya Path for walking or cycling.
While the movement of vehicles is being regulated in the area, ambulances have been permitted to operate.
Officials said over 50,000 personnel along with dog squads and mounted police have been deployed for the summit.At the exit point of metro stations in New Delhi, commuters' IDs were being checked.