Delhi Police detained a suspect after a major security breach at Delhi Assembly. The accused drove a Tata Sierra with a UP number. Moreover, he broke the barricade and entered the premises. Therefore, authorities started immediate questioning and investigation.
Incident Details
On Monday afternoon, an unidentified person drove the vehicle into the Assembly complex. Moreover, the car broke through a gate in the iron boundary. Therefore, officials issued a high security alert immediately.
According to officials, several masked individuals sat inside the vehicle. Furthermore, the car entered through Gate Number 2 around 2 PM. This gate serves as a VIP entry point. Consequently, security personnel faced sudden panic.
Actions Inside Premises
After entering the complex, the driver stopped near the veranda. Moreover, he placed a bouquet of flowers at the spot. Meanwhile, police recovered the same vehicle used during the breach. Therefore, officials secured key evidence for investigation.
Security Response
Security personnel reacted quickly after receiving intrusion information. Moreover, teams secured the area immediately. Delhi Police and bomb disposal squads reached the site quickly. Furthermore, forensic teams from FSL began collecting evidence.
Serious Security Concerns
Officials treated this incident as a major security lapse. Moreover, the Assembly remains a highly sensitive zone. Senior officials and legislators regularly visit this complex. Therefore, concerns about existing security arrangements increased significantly.
Link To Bomb Threat
Authorities are now examining how the vehicle crossed security layers. Moreover, the incident occurred soon after recent bomb threats. Therefore, officials linked both developments for deeper investigation.
Earlier, on March 25, authorities received an email threat. The message claimed 16 RDX-based IEDs were placed inside the Assembly. Moreover, the sender warned about a planned explosion. Consequently, security agencies had already strengthened arrangements.
