As part of enhanced security arrangements ahead of Independence Day, Delhi Police has identified at least 14,000 households, shops, and offices located near the route to be used for VIP and other movement during celebrations at Red Fort. According to senior officials, the data was obtained using the eParikshan app and will be shared with the Special Branch for identification of people with criminal antecedents. “While other mechanisms such as tenant verifications are continuously done, we have used the application to identify 14,000 households and businesses along the route. The officer said the app was used in North district earlier and its usage will be extended to Central district as well after Independence Day. According to officials, the app is used by Delhi Police internally to verify and digitise premises and occupants.