Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Red Fort Security: Cops Suspended, Nationals Detained
The Delhi Police tested security at the Red Fort before Independence Day.
During a practice run, someone got in with a fake bomb without being caught.
Seven police officers were suspended because of this.
Also, police caught five people from Bangladesh trying to get into the Red Fort with fake IDs.
Security has now been increased.
Seven Delhi Police personnel were suspended for negligence.
A mock drill revealed a security breach at the Red Fort.
A dummy bomb was successfully placed during the drill.
Five Bangladeshi nationals were detained trying to enter the Red Fort.
The detained individuals possessed fake identification.
- Who
- Delhi Police, seven officers, five Bangladeshi nationals.
- What
- Seven police personnel were suspended after a security breach during a mock drill and five Bangladeshi nationals were detained.
- When
- During a mock drill and on Monday, in preparation for Independence Day.
- Where
- Red Fort, Delhi.
- Why
- To test security arrangements.
- Event
- Security Breach/Detainment
- Location
- Red Fort
- Action
- Seven Officers Suspended/Five Detained
- Detainees
- Five Bangladeshi Nationals
- Reason for Detainment
- Attempted Entry with Fake IDs
Sources
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