Central Delhi turned into a fortress on Friday (September 11, 2026), a day ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with 15,000 police personnel and 200 companies of paramilitary forces deployed to secure the dignitaries attending the summit and their movement through the city. Parts of the National Capital also underwent a decorative makeover, with special lighting and floral arrangements at key locations.
Security measures also include monitoring aerial activity and scanning the Yamuna. Shahdara Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rajendra Prasad Meena conducted boat patrolling ahead of the summit. DCPs in areas housing major historical sites, such as Rajghat and the Red Fort, have also enhanced security in anticipation of unscheduled visits to these tourist destinations.
The traffic police advised motorists heading towards the airports, railway stations and inter-State bus terminals to be prepared for extra travel time and to use public transport wherever possible. New Delhi has also been given a decorative makeover ahead of the summit. The protest, held under the banner of the Tibetan Youth Congress, took place at the Majnu Ka Tila area amid heavy police deployment. Later, the Delhi Police detained some students who climbed poles inside an underpass near Pragati Maidan and waved anti-Xi Jinping flags and the Tibetan national flag.
The New Delhi Municipal Council has illuminated 17 major roundabouts, 11 hotel premises and 10 New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) buildings as part of its preparations. On Friday (September 11, 2026) morning, members of the Tibetan community protested against Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to India, his first visit to the country in seven years.
The diversions did not affect normal traffic flow and remained manageable, according to traffic officials.
