Republic Day 2019: Why do guards who protect Modi, other VIPs always wear black sunglasses?
New Delhi, Jan 26: As most of you must have noticed that security guards of PM Narendra Modi and other VIPs always wear black sunglasses but have you ever thought - Why they do so?
Misleads
attackers:
Security
personnel
keep
their
eyes
roving
across
the
entire
area
all
the
time.
Wearing
sunglasses
ensures
that
attackers
cannot
see
the
eyes
of
the
guard
and
do
not
know
which
way
to
move.
It
helps
the
security
guards
sense
sudden
movement
better.
Protection
in
case
of
blasts:
In
case
of
minor
blasts
or
debris
flying,
it
protects
the
wearers
eyes.
Also,
as
the
glass
of
these
sunglasses
is
specially
created,
it
can
help
them
see
right
through
the
blast
or
the
attack
without
any
damage
to
the
glasses
or
cracks
appearing.
That
is
why,
the
army
is
also
often
given
high
end
glasses
to
wear
during
missions.
Psychological
reasons
When
a
blast
or
sudden
disruption
occurs,
human
nature
is
to
first
shut
the
eyes
as
it
senses
an
attack.
Wearing
the
sunglasses
gives
an
added
layer
of
protection
and
helps
keep
the
eyes
open
and
alert
even
during
such
times.
It
helps
quickly
open
eyes
and
scan
the
ground
without
pausing
after
the
attack.
To
avoid
glares
from
sunlight
or
direct
flashes
Dark
glasses
help
avoid
direct
sunlight
and
glares
and
also
give
the
eye
a
neutral
black
tone
making
it
easy
to
see
beyond
colour
restrictions.
It
helps
the
security
personnel
blink
less
and
keep
eyes
open
for
longer
period.