5,000 security forces deployed for Trump's visit in Agra: Police

February 22, 2020 17:45

Approximately 5,000 security force personnel will be deployed for the visit of US President Donald Trump to the city, said Botre Rohan Pramod, Agra Superintendent of Police, on Saturday.

"The US President will be travelling in a golf cart to Taj Mahal. Police snipers will be placed along the route to provide more security to the visiting dignitary," Botre Rohan Pramod said. He also informed that 10 companies of Paramilitary forces, Provincial Armed Constabulary and civil defence will be deployed in the city.

"While CCTV cameras are already in place, talks are on about the anti-drone system," he added.

As per government sources, US President Donald Trump will be welcomed by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Agra on February 24.

-- ANI

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