Summary
Authorities deployed more than twenty‑five thousand security staff to monitor the fort and surrounding areas.
The large presence aimed to ensure safety for the public and the event.
Key Points
3 points1
More than 25,000 security personnel were assigned.
2
They patrolled the Red Fort and its surroundings.
3
Their mission was to keep the celebrations safe.
New Words to Learn
6 wordspersonnel
people who work for a group, such as soldiers or police officers
surrounding
the area around a place
patrolled
walked or drove around to check that everything is safe
Independence
the state of being free from control by another country
Red Fort
a historic palace and fort in Delhi, India
security
measures taken to protect people and property
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