CRPF deployed to guard Heads of States throughout G20 Summit

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has skilled round 450 personnel as drivers and Personal Security Officers (PSOs) for escorting the Heads of the States throughout G20, an official mentioned on Wednesday. 

Around 60 personnel amongst drivers have been specifically skilled for the left-hand drive bullet-proof automobiles for G20.

“CRPF personnel will be driving left-hand driven BMW, Audi, Hyundai Genesis and Mercedes. Around 45 bullet-proof cars have been brought from foreign countries for VIP protection,” a senior CRPF officer mentioned. 

A PSO armed with a classy weapon and driver can be in coat pants.

“We have pooled these drivers from Special Protection Group (SPG) and NSG as they are already trained in VIP protection. Closed Protection Team (CPT), including drivers, are performing rehearsal after one month of training,” the officer mentioned. 

“We have provided training to more than 900 personnel of CRPF including 400 in anti sabotage team and around 450 in CPT. They will be deployed in the movement of VVIPs at the G20 Summit on September 9 and 10. At least 48 anti-sabotage teams with dog squad of CRPF will be conducting checking of hotels and venues, ” the officer added.

Another CAPF official knowledgeable that the Border Security Force can be caring for offering contingency motor cade. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) will present safety to spouses of company and ministers who can be travelling with the Heads of the States.

India assumed the G20 presidency on December 1 final yr and about 200 conferences associated to G20 had been organized in 60 cities throughout the nation.

The 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in New Delhi can be a end result of all of the G20 processes and conferences held all year long amongst ministers, senior officers, and civil societies.

A G20 Leaders’ Declaration can be adopted on the conclusion of the New Delhi Summit, stating Leaders’ dedication in the direction of the priorities mentioned and agreed upon throughout the respective ministerial and dealing group conferences.

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