Summary
More than twenty‑five thousand security personnel were placed around the fort to watch over the crowd.
Their purpose was to make sure everyone stayed safe during the celebrations.
Key Points
3 points1
Over 25,000 security staff were deployed.
2
They monitored the Red Fort and nearby areas.
3
The aim was to protect the public during the holiday.
New Words to Learn
6 wordspersonnel
people who work for a group, like soldiers or police
surrounding
the area around something
patrolled
walked around to check that everything is okay
Independence
the freedom of a country to be its own ruler
Red Fort
a famous old palace in Delhi, India
security
keeping people safe from danger
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