As Vladimir Putin prepares to arrive in Delhi for a two-day state visit on December 4-5, the capital has been placed under a full-scale security lockdown. Multiple agencies including the Delhi Police, central forces and Putin’s own protocol team are coordinating a multi-layered protection architecture, combining boots on ground with cutting-edge surveillance technologies to monitor every movement in real time.
How the security grid is being layered
From the moment Putin lands until his departure, coordinated teams will track each step of the Russian president’s itinerary. Security preparations include road sanitisation, cleared and secured routes, and area-by-area deployment of specialised units, from SWAT and anti-terror squads to quick-reaction teams positioned at strategic checkpoints across Delhi. Meanwhile, over 50 advance personnel from Russia’s security and protocol teams have reportedly reached the capital to inspect proposed venues, identify vulnerabilities, and co-ordinate with Indian agencies.
AI, surveillance and the “Motion-AI” edge
To bolster traditional manpower, authorities are said to be deploying advanced surveillance tools including drone surveillance, CCTV coverage and AI-powered analytics, sometimes referred to as “Motion AI” for real-time threat detection, crowd and vehicle monitoring, and anomaly alerts.
Such technology helps security agencies detect suspicious behavior, track vehicle movement via number-plate recognition, and respond promptly to potential threats. The high-tech overlay aims to complement ground-level deployments and ensure seamless monitoring throughout the visit.
What Delhi residents and commuters should expect
Given the extensive security architecture, certain traffic diversions, restricted zones and pedestrian limitations are likely, especially along VIP-route corridors and near sensitive zones. Local authorities say they will issue advisories in advance to minimise disruption, but commuters should stay alert: expect roadblocks, delayed movement and temporary restrictions in key areas during the two-day visit.
With multiple agencies working in tandem, and layered surveillance both human and technological, officials leave little to chance. As world attention turns to Delhi over these high-stakes two days, the security net is tighter than ever.