G20-like security setup for AI summit in Delhi; anti-drone systems, bomb squads and 500 CCTVS to guard venue

NEW DELHI: From anti-drone systems to 100-odd police personnel at each of the 10 hotels housing VIPs and 5,000 traffic cops, a G20-like security apparatus is being put in place for the five-day AI (Artificial Intelligence) Impact Summit beginning at Bharat Mandapam Monday.

Sources said a robust air defence setup, including five anti-drone systems, would guard the venue. They are designed to detect, track and neutralise drones in real time. Multiple air defence guns will also be deployed. Similar systems were in place for the world leaders' G20 summit at the same venue in Sept 2023.





The venue will be equipped with more than 500 CCTV cameras, most of them featuring advanced video analytics, including facial recognition technology linked to a comprehensive criminal database and an automatic numberplate recognition system integrated with a database of stolen or suspicious vehicles. Additional capabilities, such as intrusion detection and suspect object identification, are also being incorporated to strengthen overall security. Inside, a mini control room will be set up to monitor suspicious activity. It will have control over all CCTV feeds and can directly alert police personnel, allowing immediate action, if necessary.

The venue will also have 20-25 anti-sabotage teams, along with bomb detection and disposal squads, to conduct continuous security sweeps.

These teams are already inspecting every nook and corner of the site, as well as surrounding areas, to detect and neutralise any potential risk. Five teams of the NDRF will be deployed to tackle any kind of disaster, and two teams have been kept in reserve.

Steps are also being taken to ensure no protests or demonstrations are held around the venue. Twenty-five teams with wireless sets and buses will coordinate, and if there is any chance of a gathering, they will immediately reach the spot and detain the protesters.

Sources said guests would be accommodated at 10 hotels in and around the city. Each hotel will be placed under the supervision of a senior DCP-rank officer, who will be responsible for overseeing all security arrangements at the property.

“To support the officer, a team of approximately 100 personnel will be deployed at each hotel. This staff will manage entry and exit points, and monitor guest movements,” a source said.

As the event is being held at the time of school examinations, police have been asked to assist students if they getstuck in congestion or roadblocks. “If students risk being late for their exams, cops will take steps to transport them safely and promptly to their respective examination centres. Nodal officers have been appointed to ensure smooth coordination and effective management of such situations,” a senior officer said.

Around 5,000 traffic police personnel will be deployed to manage the high-security arrangements during the event. Additional commissioner of police (traffic) Dinesh Gupta said that81 vehicles, 3,000 light bars and 250 wireless sets had been procured to strengthen traffic management.