India, Jan. 22 -- 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 as part of enhanced security measures for Republic Day celebrations, an official said on Wednesday.

These smart glasses, manufactured by an Indian company, will be linked in real-time to the police database of criminals, proclaimed offenders, and suspects, allowing personnel on the ground to instantly identify individuals in crowded areas.

The wearable devices will connect to mobile phones used by police officers, giving them access to the entire criminal database accessible through the system, Additional Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Devesh Kumar Mahl...