SSB and Delhi Police Step Up Joint Security Sweeps at Red Fort Ahead of Independence Day 2026

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 07, 2026 — In light of the upcoming 80th Independence Day celebrations, personnel from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) have been actively deployed Alongside Delhi Police to bolster security arrangements across the national capital. Operating under the core motto of “Service, Security, and Brotherhood” (Seva, Suraksha, Bandhutva), the combined security forces are maintaining tight vigil across sensitive sectors to ensure a safe environment leading up to the national event.

As part of the heightened security protocol, specialized anti-sabotage teams and K9 dog squads have initiated intensive security sweeps within the Red Fort complex and its adjacent high-risk zones. Thorough inspections, access control checks, and area domination exercises are actively being executed to neutralize potential security threats ahead of August 15. Security agencies reaffirmed their commitment to national safety, emphasizing a “Nation First” principle in safeguarding the national capital during this high-profile celebration.