Unidentified Driver Breaches Security at Delhi Assembly, Places Bouquet
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New Delhi, April 6 (NationPress) An unidentified individual drove a car through a high-security gate at the Delhi Assembly grounds on Monday afternoon, causing a significant security alert, according to officials from the Delhi Police.
Sources indicated that the vehicle, which had a registration number from Uttar Pradesh, was occupied by several masked individuals.
At approximately 2 p.m., the vehicle broke through Gate No. 2, which is designated for VVIP access, leading to an immediate response from security personnel.
Upon entering the premises, the driver placed a floral bouquet near the porch area.
This incident is being regarded as a serious security breach.
Security teams swiftly responded to the alarm, securing the area in a timely manner.
Multiple units, including those from the Delhi Police and bomb disposal teams, arrived at the scene to conduct a thorough investigation. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has been assigned to examine the area and gather evidence.
The incident has raised considerable questions about the effectiveness of the current security measures at the Assembly complex, which is a highly sensitive location due to the regular presence of senior government officials and legislators.
Investigators are currently looking into how the vehicle managed to bypass barricades and access a restricted zone, despite established security protocols, and efforts are underway to identify the suspects and ascertain their intentions.
Further details are anticipated.
This event follows bomb threats received by the Assembly during the recently concluded Budget Session, which has intensified concerns regarding security preparedness at this high-profile location.
On March 25, the Delhi Assembly had received a bomb threat via email, prompting increased security measures and an immediate response from law enforcement agencies.
The threatening communication alleged that up to 16 RDX-based Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted within the Assembly premises, with a plan for detonation.
A similar threat was received a day prior. Subsequent to these threats, the Delhi Police initiated a comprehensive investigation to trace the origins of the emails and assess their validity.