Red Fort Security Breach: 7 Cops Suspended After Dummy Bomb Goes Undetected In Drill
Seven Delhi Police personnel were suspended for "negligence" during mock drill ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.
A major security breach took place at Red Fort in the national capital, where a mock drill conducted by the Delhi Police's Special Cell before the Independence Day event allowed a team to enter the fort with a dummy bomb, officials said on Tuesday.
In response to the security lapse, seven police personnel on duty were immediately suspended and are now facing investigation.
DCP Raja Banthia has ordered a thorough review and strengthening of security measures.
Red Fort is a high-security zone, especially during weeks in the run-up to the Independence Day celebrations, when the Prime Minister hoists the Tricolour and addresses the nation from its ramparts.
Any security breach at the Red Fort is considered serious due to the potential threat from terrorists.
Meanwhile, five Bangladeshi nationals were caught trying to enter the Red Fort illegally on Monday.
'All of them are illegal immigrants. They tried to forcibly enter the Red Fort premises," the police said.
'The police have recovered some Bangladeshi documents from them. Currently, they are being interrogated," officials said.
They were found with fake Aadhaar cards and were sent to a detention center, officials said.
Security arrangements at the Red Fort have been further strengthened ahead of August 15.
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