India Gate closed to people ahead of Republic Day

The Central Reserve Police Force has been deployed at various points leading to India Gate, which stands on one end of Rajpath, the main venue for the annual parade.Entry to World War I monument India Gate was shut for people from Monday in view of heightened security for US President Barack Obama who will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade Jan 26, police said.The roads leading to the British-built India Gate, a symbol of Delhi, have been barricaded. The Republic Day parade originates from Vijay Chowk, close to Rashtrapati Bhavan, another British-built building.The armoured and marching columns march down the tree-lined Rajpath. While the armoured contingents halt at the India Gate ground, soldiers and others who march walk all the way up to the Red Fort in Old Delhi.