The Uttar Pradesh Government has asked the Centre to provide an additional ten paramilitary companies as security for the January 27 visit of U.S.President Barack Obama to the Taj Mahal in Agra.
"We asked for ten companies of forces for the augmentation of force. The official letter has been sent to central government. The forces will be deployed in the city. We are working round the clock on internal requirement," said the Uttar Pradesh Government's Inspector General of Police for Law and Orde A. Satish Ganesh.
The city of Taj Mahal, Agra, is set to become a fortress ahead of Obama's visit on January 27. The Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors on that day.
Multi-tier security arrangements are in place for U.S. President's visit.
"We have already done homework on the three dimensions of security air, water, land for Obama's visit," said Ganesh.
Obama will arrive in New Delhi on January 25 to take part in Republic Day celebrations on the invitation of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. He will be the first U.S. President to attend the grand celebrations on January 26. Obama, who visited India in 2010, would also be the first U.S. president to visit the country twice while in office.
Obama's participation at Republic Day celebrations as chief guest is a sign of steadily expanding ties between the two countries that share concerns about China's growing power in Asia.
India traditionally invites a head of state to participate as chief guest for Republic Day celebrations, which culminates in a military parade including its nuclear capable missiles.
