Fortifying the House: Delhi Assembly Gets High-Tech Security Overhaul
Delhi Legislative Assembly installs watchtowers, UVSS, and RFID systems to boost security following previous threats.
In a major move to safeguard its premises, the Delhi Legislative Assembly security infrastructure is undergoing a comprehensive transformation. Following previous security-related incidents and bomb threats, the Assembly is integrating advanced surveillance technology with physical fortifications to create a robust safety net for legislators, staff, and visitors.
Speaker Vijender Gupta announced these initiatives on Monday, detailing a multi-layered strategy that combines human vigilance with cutting-edge digital tools to prevent potential threats and streamline access control.
Eyes in the Sky: Watchtowers and Patrolling
To eliminate blind spots and strengthen perimeter surveillance, the Assembly is establishing eight strategically placed watchtowers. These towers are being positioned across the front and rear of the complex, including areas behind the reception. One of these towers is already operational.
The security strategy includes:
- CRPF Deployment: Personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be stationed at these towers to monitor vulnerable areas and ensure a rapid response to any suspicious activity.
- Dedicated Patrolling Track: A specialized track is being constructed to allow CRPF personnel to conduct boundary-to-boundary patrols efficiently. Approximately 70 per cent of this work has already been completed.
High-Tech Vehicle and Entry Screening
The Assembly is moving away from traditional checkpoints toward automated, high-precision systems to regulate who and what enters the premises.
Advanced Vehicle Surveillance
To combat the risk of unauthorized vehicle entry and fraudulent activity, the following systems have been deployed:
- Under Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS): Installed at Gates No. 2 and 5, these systems allow security personnel to inspect the undercarriage of vehicles to detect hidden threats or fake number plates.
- RFID Technology: Radio Frequency Identification is being used to automatically identify and record vehicles, ensuring a systematic log of all vehicular movement.
- Hydraulic Blocking Bollards: These physical barriers have been installed at sensitive entry points to stop unauthorized vehicles instantly.
Strict Access Control
The human element of security is being bolstered by digital verification. At Gate No. 1, new flap barriers featuring photographic identification are being installed to maintain precise entry records. Additionally, automatic sliding doors are being fitted at Gates 1 through 5 to better regulate the flow of people.
Digital Monitoring and Management
The Assembly is significantly expanding its electronic eyes. While the complex currently utilizes around 120 CCTV cameras, the administration has reached out to the Delhi Police to identify "dark spots" and vulnerable locations where additional cameras are required to close surveillance gaps.
Furthermore, the reception area has been modernized with a Digital Management System. This system streamlines the visitor registration process by capturing photographic identification and recording the specific purpose of every visit, ensuring total accountability for everyone entering the building.
"By combining physical security infrastructure, vehicle screening, digital identification, CCTV surveillance and improved patrolling, the measures will help strengthen preventive security, facilitate the early identification of potential threats and ensure greater safety," stated Speaker Vijender Gupta.