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Due to the rehearsal for the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony, certain areas in New Delhi will experience traffic restrictions on January 22. The Delhi Traffic Police provided this information on Wednesday.

According to the traffic advisory, Vijay Chowk will be closed to general traffic from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. Access to Vijay Chowk from the roundabout near the Agriculture Bhawan via Raisina Road will also be restricted.

The advisory further stated that during the rehearsal, traffic will be prohibited on Dara Shikoh Road, Krishna Menon Marg, and beyond the roundabouts near the Golden Mosque towards Vijay Chowk.

As per the traffic police, to maintain safety and order during the rehearsal, vehicle movement will be restricted or diverted on the following roads:

Vijay Chowk: This area will be completely closed.

Rajpath (Kartavya Path): Traffic will be limited between Vijay Chowk and India Gate.

Rafi Marg: Movement will be halted between the Golden Mosque and Agriculture Bhawan.

Janpath: Traffic may be affected near the Industry Bhawan and Rail Bhawan.

Man Singh Road: Heavy congestion is expected on routes between the Golden Mosque and the Circular Post Office.

Metro services will continue to operate normally; however, major stations like Central Secretariat and Industry Bhawan are likely to see increased crowds. Authorities have advised the public to leave home with ample time to reach railway stations and bus terminals.

An official revealed that for the first time, the Delhi Police will deploy AI-enabled smart glasses equipped with an Integrated Facial Recognition System (FRS) and thermal imaging technology for enhanced security during the Republic Day celebrations. These smart glasses, developed by an Indian company, will connect in real-time to a police database of criminals, declared offenders, and suspects, aiding personnel in identifying individuals in crowded areas swiftly.

Additional Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahla stated that these wearable devices will connect to mobile phones used by police officers, granting them access to the entire criminal database through the system. Mahla elaborated, "These glasses will be linked to officers' mobile phones, which will contain the complete database of criminals. If someone appears in a green box, it indicates no criminal record. If the box turns red, it signifies a criminal record. Officers can quickly verify all details, and if necessary, apprehend the individual immediately."