Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit has triggered one of the most elaborate security operations in recent memory. With body doubles, anti-drone technology, and a five-layer cordon, Indian and Russian agencies are ensuring maximum protection amid heightened global tensions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on December 4 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, hosted at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, spanning December 4–5, is marked not only by high-level discussions on trade, defense, and energy but also by unprecedented security arrangements across the capital.
Key highlights from the announcement include
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A five-layer security cordon has been deployed around Putin’s movements in Delhi.
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Body doubles are being used as part of the protective strategy to minimize risks.
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Anti-drone guns, jammers, and surveillance systems have been installed to counter aerial threats.
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Snipers and SWAT teams are positioned at strategic points across the city.
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Putin’s convoy includes the Aurus Senat limousine, equipped with advanced defense systems.
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Indian and Russian security agencies are coordinating closely to sanitize routes and monitor real-time threats.
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AI-powered surveillance and rapid response units have been activated to strengthen the protective grid.
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The summit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties in defense, energy, and trade amid global geopolitical challenges.
The extensive measures reflect the seriousness with which both nations are approaching the visit, given the global security environment and the symbolic importance of the India-Russia partnership. For Delhi, the operation represents one of the largest coordinated security deployments in recent years, combining traditional protective layers with advanced technology.
Putin’s presence in India underscores the enduring strategic relationship between the two countries, even as both face shifting geopolitical dynamics. The summit is expected to yield agreements in defense cooperation, energy partnerships, and technology exchange, reinforcing the long-standing ties between Moscow and New Delhi.
Sources: Business Standard, India Today, Financial Express