Anderson said, given the stature of the visit, the public should expect some disruptions to parts of the city. <\/p>\n
Police staff outside Government House in Epsom. Photo \/ Jason Doorday<\/p>\n
Global Risk Consulting Group managing director Chris Kumeroa said authorities kept public security plans broad, so people weren\u2019t able to search for \u201cvulnerabilities\u201d.<\/p>\n
The former NZSAS trooper said they could also use a \u201cshow of force\u201d to demonstrate a physical security presence and manage risks. <\/p>\n
He believed there would be an armed Dignitary Protection Service (DPS) crew assigned and safety plans would have begun months ago.<\/p>\n
The effort, led by police, would look at groups that had indicated online \u2013 or in person \u2013 to have a discomfort or distaste for Modi and his political group.<\/p>\n
Global Risk Consulting’s Chris Kumeroa, a former NZSAS operator.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat sort of gives you a digital footprint geographically, and then the fact that his visit is quite narrow, in terms of time on the ground, is healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n
He referenced a security case study the agency undertook at Waitangi this year. It included building a map showing risk layers and choke points, as well as the different security measures and crowd management needed. <\/p>\n
Something similar would likely have been applied for Modi\u2019s visit, Kumeroa said.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday morning, police and Hato Hone St John staff were outside Government House in Epsom. <\/p>\n
A police staffer on the scene said it was a training exercise for an upcoming VIP event. <\/p>\n
When President Barack Obama visited in 2018, police were tight-lipped on security plans. <\/p>\n
\u201cNew Zealand police has extensive experience of policing visits by a wide range of high-profile individuals, however, we do not discuss specific security matters regarding those individuals,\u201d a spokesman said at the time.<\/p>\n
Modi\u2019s arrival comes amid Government infighting over the free trade deal with India, with Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters alleging National ministers were \u201ccovertly\u201d tightening immigration settings for Indians.<\/p>\n
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki,\u00a0interviewed by Ryan Bridge. Photo \/ Jason Dorday<\/p>\n
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki also made incendiary social media comments last month, accusing Modi of targeting Indian Christians with threats and violence.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we should reciprocate in kind. Let\u2019s purge New Zealand of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims,\u201d Tamaki said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd, while we\u2019re at it, if they\u2019re burning churches down, why don\u2019t we burn mosques and their temples down? Tit for tat.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tamaki was served a \u201ctemporary firearms licence suspension notice\u201d last month by police and had several hunting weapons confiscated.<\/p>\n
The police operation at Tamaki\u2019s home followed his reference on a podcast to using a shotgun to protect his family from immigrants.<\/p>\n
Tamaki told the Herald he was speaking figuratively. <\/p>\n
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