New Delhi

Ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi Police has deployed over 27,000 personnel as part of a massive security drive, Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said Sunday.

"A total force of 27,723 personnel has been deployed in Delhi," Asthana said at a press conference.

The deployment includes 71 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), 213 ACPs, 713 Inspectors, Delhi Police Commandos, Armed Battalion officers and Jawans, and 65 companies of the Central Armed Police Force.

The Commissioner said that for the past two months, the Delhi Police have been taking intensified anti-terror measures in the national capital.

"Delhi has always remained a target for anti-social elements. This year too we are on alert. For the past two months, we are taking intensified anti-terror measures in Delhi in coordination with other security agencies," Asthana said.

The national capital is currently under heavy security cover after the intelligence agencies received inputs of a possible terror attack in the city in wake of Republic day.