Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Man sparks security scare at NITI Aayog
A man named Sanjeev Kumar tried to enter the NITI Aayog building in Delhi on Friday.
He said he was a driver for the Prime Minister's Office and wanted to get some water.
The security guards asked him to show his ID, but he didn't have one.
This led to an argument and a small fight.
More guards came and stopped it.
They checked his story and let him go because he didn't have anything dangerous on him.
This happened just before Republic Day celebrations.
A man named Sanjeev Kumar attempted to enter NITI Aayog headquarters in Delhi.
He claimed to be a driver attached to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Security personnel asked for identification, leading to an argument and a brief scuffle.
Kumar was detained and questioned, but no prohibited items were found.
He was allowed to leave after his claim of association with the PMO was verified.
- Who
- Sanjeev Kumar, a man claiming to be a driver attached to the PMO
- What
- Security scare at NITI Aayog headquarters
- When
- Friday, ahead of Republic Day celebrations
- Where
- NITI Aayog headquarters, Delhi
- Why
- Attempted to enter the premises without proper identification
- Location
- NITI Aayog headquarters, Delhi
- Date
- Friday (ahead of Republic Day celebrations)
- Suspect's Name
- Sanjeev Kumar
- Suspect's Claim
- Driver attached to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
- Action Taken
- Detained and questioned, later released