AGRA: Amid the possible short visit of

to the

, Agra’s senior superintendent of police cancelled all the leaves of local cops posted with

Agra

police till February 26.

Nearly 3,200 policemen are supposed to be deployed in Agra on February 24 when US President and First Lady

are likely to be in the city of Taj on a short three-hour trip.

Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a senior police official said, “Every rooftop, every window which has a direct and clear sight of the 17-century Mughal-era mausoleum will be manned by armed police personnel.” On Monday, a team of US Secret Service arrived in Agra and will continue to camp here till the departure of Trump and his wife from the city.

Another police source informed TOI that entire stretch between

’s Kheria airbase here to the Taj Mahal has been divided into five zones, including three contingency zones, and 16 sectors.

“A total 3,200 cops, including 1,200 Agra policemen, will be deployed on entire route for the umbrella protection of the US President. The security perimeter will include 250 NSG commandos, two anti-terrorism squads, nine superintendents of police, 18 additional superintendents of police, 55 circle officers, 132 inspectors, 450 sub-inspectors, 50 women sub-inspectors, 100 women constables, 2,000 constables, 10 each PAC and RAF companies and one flood company which will guard the Yamuna,” he added.

“After a detailed discussion with senior authorities, it was also decided to strengthen the security parameter of the Taj Mahal in view of the Trump’s possible trip. The area around Taj Mahal has been divided into zones. Heavily armed cops have been deployed around the world heritage monument,” said another senior official.