Security upped for Obama visit, Delhi Police warns of aerial threats

New Delhi/Agra, Jan 16 : Delhi Police Friday asked their counterparts in northern states to keep a watch on open areas for flying of para gliders and micro-light aircraft and share any terror-related information as security arrangements for US President Barack Obama's forthcoming visit are being put in top gear. While Delhi police held a meeting with officials from northern states, 1informed sources said that a team of US Secret Service held meeting with Indian security agencies at the ministry of external affairs here to discuss the security arrangements. Obama will be the chief guest for the Republic Day parade Jan 26. He is also expected to visit Agra Jan 27. The sources said that US Secret Service team is keen on emergency exit routes and dummy routes at places Obama would be visiting during his visit. They said the US team also wanted all restaurants and hotels enroute Agra from Delhi to be completely sanitised and shut a day before Obama's expected visit to the historic city to see Taj Mahal.