Five Bangladeshi nationals held for attempting to enter Red Fort
NEW DELHI: Five Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended while attempting to enter the Red Fort. According to police sources, the incident occurred on Monday when security personnel stationed at the monument noticed the suspicious behaviour of five men trying to gain entry, despite the Red Fort being closed to the public from July 15 to August 15 for security reasons.
During the identity check, the individuals presented Aadhaar cards . Upon closer inspection, these documents were found to be fake. Subsequent searches led to the discovery of documents linking them to Bangladesh.
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