[India] - Modi govt purchasing bulletproof automobiles worth few hundred crores for G20 Summit

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Modi government is gearing up for the G20 Summit 2023, slated to be held in New Delhi from September 8 to September 10, 2023
The G20 Summit 2023 will see leaders from over 25 countries, such as Xi Jinping (President of China), Joe Biden (President of the US), and
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Keeping this in mind, Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, has decided to close offices, malls, and markets in Delhi from 8th to 10th
September 2023
For travel convenience of the guests around central Delhi, many cars are being arranged, according to various media reports
Multiple sources have indicated that luxury and bulletproof cars are in high demand
That said, we haven't been able to confirm the number of cars and their cost yet
New Mercedes-Benz GLC to be company's top-selling SUV: 25% sales from EVs by 2025 | TOI AutoMercedes, Audi and BMW armoured cars might be
used for the safety and travel convenience of the dignitaries
The Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard is an armoured vehicle with VR9-level protection
It gets underbody protection from several grenades, rifles and even land mines
The bulletproof luxury sedan costs around Rs 12 crore in India
The Audi A8 L with an updated security version was released in Russia last year
Equipped with a shielded passenger compartment, the A8 L can easily defend against AK-47 bullets, grenades and mines that might be fired
through the cabin
The Audi A8 L Security has certified VR9 ballistic protection and a substantial weight of 3,875 kg
The car cost Rs 9.15 crore in the Indian market.Among the members of G20, only India, Australia, Japan, South Africa, and the UK will use
RHD vehicles, suggest media reports