Two police officers—a sub-inspector and an assistant sub-inspector—have been suspended in connection with a security breach at the Delhi Assembly. The suspension is part of initial disciplinary action while a detailed investigation into the incident continues, according to Delhi Police.
The breach occurred on April 6 when a man, later identified as Sarabjeet Singh, forcibly entered the Assembly complex in an SUV, raising concerns about the security arrangements. The vehicle rammed through Gate No. 2 at around 2 pm, entering from the direction of Delhi University. It took a sharp turn, broke through the boom barriers, and drove into the premises.
Three individuals, including Singh, have been taken into custody in connection with the incident. The vehicle was seized by the North District police team at a picket in the Rupnagar area. Singh, a resident of Puranpur in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, was remanded to eight days of police custody by a Delhi court on Tuesday.
"The allegations against the accused are very serious, and based on the evidence presented by the investigating agency, it appears that the accused was mentally competent to understand the consequences of his actions," said Judicial Magistrate Kartik Taparia.
The investigating officer informed the court that Singh's phone, which is believed to contain incriminating evidence, has not been found. It is suspected that he disposed of the phone in a river in Haryana.
Singh is believed to be a supporter of the Kisan Andolan (farmers' agitation) and has posted on social media in support of farmer leaders who died during the 2020-2021 protests.