Security near the Red Fort has been beefed up in preparation for the Independence Day celebrations.

Everything that moves, or does not - from trees and windows, to residents and beggars - will be under the radar of security agencies who will take no chance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag and deliver his speech, reports Mail Today.

For better security, police has also got over 3,000 trees pruned in and around the venue. These trees will be thoroughly checked and will be guarded by security personnel.

"There are around 3,140 trees in and around the Red Fort premises. All the trees are now pruned and lights are being installed on them. Around 2,400 trees are located inside the Red Fort premises and the rest are along the periphery. Security personnel will be deployed at each tree to rule out any security breach," officer said.

The Delhi Police is hiring additional 500 CCTV cameras, which keep a watch on the venue.

According to a senior Delhi police officer, the Prime Minister is on the target of a terror outfit and they are always looking for new ways to attack him.

Based on the inputs from other intelligence agencies we have mapped all the residents, trees and other vital set-up near the venue, he said.

Officials said that the panaromic view that the PM will face has been kept in mind and all buildings facing the Red Fort are being checked.

According to Delhi Police, close to 600 balconies and 100 windows open to a clear view of the monument."Security personnel will be deployed at such locations during the speech," senior police officer said.

Police have also divided areas facing Red Fort in several categories so that in case of emergency, a quick response team can immediately identify the house and reach the spot. NSG commandos will be present atop buildings facing the fort. All borders will be sealed at midnight the day before and opened only at 2pm on Independence Day.