7 Delhi cops ‘fail to intercept' dummy bomb during Independence Day mock drill, suspended
Drills are being conducted across the national capital to test security arrangements ahead of Independence Day, they said.
The authorities concerned will now review all security arrangements from scratch and implement an improved and revised plan, senior officers said. The seven policemen would also be subjected to a departmental inquiry, officers added.
The mock drill, which exposed the security lapse, was just one among many that would be conducted in the run-up to the 79th Independence Day.
Several security measures are already in place. A two-layered ring security system has been formed, comprising officers from the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP).
Snipers, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos, drones, and 700 AI-enabled CCTV cameras with facial recognition facilities are also part of the arrangements.
Some of the new security arrangements in place, as reported by The Indian Express on Monday, include an Under Vehicle Surveillance System.
Large-scale mock emergency exercises, hotel inspections, and increased patrolling are among the measures that are already being implemented, said officers.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
37 minutes ago
- Time of India
Maharashtra police extern two criminals from Ambad & Deolali; action taken to curb threats & maintain public order
NASHIK: The Nashik city Police have two criminals externed offenders from the Ambad and Deolali Camp areas. The criminals identified as Rutik Raktate (23) and Bhimrao Dangle (40), have been removed from the city for repeated criminal activity. Raktate, a resident of the Cidco-Ambad area, has four criminal cases registered against him. Dangle has three cases involving bodily harm and property offences. Both were reportedly involved in incidents of threatening people with sharp weapons and physical assault. Raktate has been externed for two years, while Dangle has been externed for one year. In a bid to ensure public peace and law and order in society, Commissioner of Police Sandeep Karnik directed senior officers to take strict preventive action against known criminals, including externment or booking them under laws such as the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act and the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). Following these directions, DCP (Zone 2) Kishor Kale instructed ACPs and senior officers to review the records of repeat offenders and propose preventive actions to curb their criminal behaviour. Police officials said that such actions will continue to ensure the safety and peace of the public.
United News of India
an hour ago
- United News of India
Five Bangladeshi nationals detained for attempting to enter Red Fort premises
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI): The Delhi Police today detained five Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly attempting to enter the Red Fort premises without proper authorization. All five are believed to be illegal immigrants residing and working as labourers in the national capital. According to police officials, the age of detained individuals are between 20 and 25 years. The individuals were intercepted by security personnel during a routine check near the Red Fort. Upon verification, they failed to produce valid Indian identification documents and were found in possession of Bangladeshi documents. While no suspicious material was recovered from them, the police are currently interrogating the men and verifying their background. Security around Red Fort has been beefed up in the run-up to Independence Day. UNI ATK AAB
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
5 Bangladeshi nationals detained near Red Fort amid preparations to mark Independence Day
Five Bangladeshi nationals were detained Monday after they allegedly attempted to enter the Red Fort without valid passes just days before the country's 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Police said. Intelligence agencies questioned the men to ascertain their intent and background, senior officers confirmed. According to Raja Banthia, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), North Delhi, the incident took place near the access control point of the historic monument. Security personnel deployed in the area stopped the group of five men, aged between 20 and 25 years, after they failed to produce valid entry passes. 'On enquiry, they were found to be Bangladeshi nationals who illegally came to India some three-four months ago. They were working as labourers in Delhi. They came to see the Red Fort as they were not aware that it has been closed to the public since July 15. Bangladeshi documents were found with them. On interrogation, nothing suspicious could be found. They will be deported as per law,' DCP Banthia said. The Red Fort has been closed to the public as part of routine security preparations ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. The matter has been reported to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), and authorities have initiated the process for the deportation of the men under legal provisions. Meanwhile, seven policemen were suspended after failing to intercept a Delhi Police Special Cell team that snuck in with a dummy bomb during a mock drill at the Red Fort on Monday. Drills are being conducted across the National Capital to test security arrangements ahead of Independence Day, officers said.
