Delhi security tightened after protests mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, police say

Security was tightened in parts of Delhi after protests and gatherings to mourn Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, police said. Additional personnel were deployed near diplomatic missions and areas with significant Shia populations. Barricades were used to manage movement, while police monitored social media and ground reports, saying the situation remained calm.

Police increased security in parts of Delhi after gatherings took place to mourn Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Officials said extra staff were sent to locations seen as sensitive on Sunday. The steps followed protests and meetings linked to the death, while police tracked the situation to avoid any disorder.

Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the US. State media said the 86-year-old died in an air strike. The report said the strike targeted Khamenei’s compound in downtown Tehran. The news led to mourning events and street protests, including in the national capital.

Delhi security after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei death

Delhi Police said additional personnel were deployed near diplomatic missions and areas with large Shia populations. Officials described the moves as preventive. Barricades were set up near some protest locations to manage movement. Local police teams were supported by paramilitary personnel to maintain checks and watch key stretches.

A senior police officer said security plans were in place to keep order during the gatherings. "We have deployed additional forces as a precautionary step. The situation is peaceful and under control. We are monitoring social media and ground inputs closely,\" the officer said. Police said monitoring continued through both online posts and field reports.

Protests in Delhi linked to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei death

Visuals showed groups gathered outside the Iran Cultural House in Delhi. A meeting was scheduled there to mark Khamenei’s death. Protesters were also seen in parts of Jor Bagh. Some people raised slogans while expressing grief over the Iranian leader’s death, according to the visuals and police inputs.

Across India, Shia mourners took to the streets on Sunday. Groups voiced anger and sorrow over Khamenei’s death. In Delhi, police said protests were mostly peaceful. \"We are in touch with community leaders and organisers. So far, there has been no report of violence or damage to property,\" another officer said.

Authorities said tight security would remain in place in the coming days. Police said they would keep watching gathering points and nearby roads. Officials also said checks would continue around missions and localities flagged as sensitive, while ensuring normal movement and preventing any untoward incident.

With inputs from PTI