Monday, February 27 2006 11:01 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: A multi-layered security ring comprising US security officials, paramilitary commandoes and Delhi Police personnel will protect US President George W. Bush when he visits the national capital from Wednesday.

A team of US Secret Service agents and officials from the Homeland Security would form the proximate ring along with commandos drawn from the Special Protection Group and National Security Guards.

Delhi Police will be incharge of peripheral security, highly placed sources said.

Officials from the US Homeland Security Department had taken charge of three floors at the Maurya Sheraton Hotel, which would be home to the president and his delegation for three days.

Hi-tech electronic gadgets, including jammers, explosive detectors, an elaborate communications suite have been installed at the hotel, which would be a 'mini White House' during the visit.

The Presidential suite 'Chandragupta Maurya' where the President is going to put up as also the hotel premises have been sanitised by the US Secret Service agents.

The hi-tech gadetry installed at the hotel would keep a close watch on every movement of President Bush in the capital.

US officials are having regular meetings with Indian intelligence agencies to review the security scenario and assess threat perceptions ahead of the high-profile visit.

US Secret Service agents have been conducting recess of various venues where Bush is expected to visit during his stay in India, particularly the Purana Qila, where he would address the who is who in the country.