Tue Jan 26, 2010
By NIRMALA GEORGE, Associated Press Writer
AP – Indian soldiers form stand together on a motorcycle as they perform during the Republic Day parade in …
NEW DELHI – Paramilitary soldiers and police set up road blocks and snipers took positions atop government buildings as hundreds of thousands of people turned out to celebrate India's national day Tuesday.
India celebrates its Republic Day on Jan. 26 every year, but this year security measures were notched up following intelligence reports of a possible terrorist attack by Islamic militants.
Last week, the Indian government put its airports on high alert amid reports that al-Qaida-linked militants planned to hijack a plane. Security has also been tightened at all major government telecommunications and power installations, police said.
At least 15,000 paramilitary soldiers were deployed in and around the capital of New Delhi to ensure safety along the route of the annual parade — the highlight of India's Republic Day festivities, said police spokesman Rajan Bhagat.
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