Mumbai Police parade for pride on 26/11

On the first anniversary of the Mumbai terror blasts, in what is slated as a show of strength by the Maharashtra government, the Mumbai Police armed with its latest acqusitions, from AK-47s to amphibious vehicles march down Mumbai’s Marine Drive from the Trident Hotel to Girgaum Chowpatty. (NDTV Photo)

Joining the police is the newly created elite Force One commandos, raised in the aftermath of 26/11 and trained along the lines of the NSG. (NDTV Photo)

Rs 126 crores have been spent on upgrading Mumbai Police’s arsenal. Modern guns such as AK-47 assault rifles, MP-5 and MP-9 guns have been purchased among other equipment. Bomb detection equipment, bulletproof vehicles and speed boats to patrol the sea have also been added to the equipment list. (NDTV Photo)

39 first response teams across Mumbai have also been deployed and an National Security Guards hub has been created in Mumbai.

To combat such an attack, if it happens again, 6 new cities have received Anti-Terror-Squad units. (NDTV Photo)

The parade is going through a 3 kilometre long strech from the 26/11 struck Oberoi Trident Hotel through the Marine Drive to Girgaum Chowpatty. (NDTV Photo)

Combat readyness was also displayed in this parade when security personnel rappled down a building very quickly, displaying their newly polished skills. (NDTV Photo)