Independence Day 2021: Mi-17 1V helicopters to shower flower petals after PM hoists flag

For the first time ever, two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force in Amrut formation will shower flower petals at the Red Fort soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the tricolour at the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi. The announcement was made by the Defence Ministry.

Meanwhile, a multi-layered security cover has been arranged to secure the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75th Independence Day 2021.

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Police has said, the security ring, including NSG snipers, elite SWAT commandos, kite catchers, canine units and sharpshooters on high-rise buildings, has been placed around the Red Fort.

Anti-drone systems have also been installed at the Red Fort in view of the recent terror attack at IAF station in Jammu airport.