This Article is From Dec 19, 2015

Tight Security At Patiala House Court Ahead of Rahul, Sonia Gandhi's Appearance

Tight Security At Patiala House Court Ahead of Rahul, Sonia Gandhi's Appearance

Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi will appear at Patiala House court in connection with the National Herald case.

New Delhi: Security has been increased at the Patiala House District Court premises in Delhi ahead of the scheduled appearance of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and others on today in connection with the National Herald case.

According to court sources, senior officials of the Special Protection Group (SPG), Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau reviewed the security arrangements at the court premises where 16 more CCTV cameras were installed yesterday.

The sources said security personnel have discussed at length the arrangements to be made on Sunday as both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are SPG protectees.

The security officials have also had a meeting with the District Judge of the Patiala House courts.

The police have made elaborate security arrangements.

The sources said that shops inside the premises will remain closed today and the area near gate number two of the court, where the courtroom in which the hearing is scheduled is located, will be cordoned off with deployment of a multi-layered security cover.
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