Central Delhi was placed under heavy security on Friday, September 11, 2026, a day before the BRICS Summit 2026. The summit is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13. Eleven Heads of State or Government are expected to attend. To secure the dignitaries and their movement, 15,000 police personnel and 200 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed. Delhi Police have also increased monitoring of social media platforms. In addition to security measures, parts of the National Capital underwent a decorative makeover, with special lighting and floral arrangements at key locations.