A major security scare unfolded at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Monday afternoon after a car driven by a masked man forced through one of the boundary gates of the premises, officials said. The car forcefully breached the premises by crashing through Gate No. 2 at around 2 pm. According to Delhi Police, the vehicle, identified as a Tata Sierra bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number, broke the iron gate and entered the high-security complex. The Delhi Police has arrested the accused and recovered the car.
Driver places bouquet near porch
According to Delhi Police sources, the accused, identified as Sarabjit, entered the Delhi Legislative Assembly premises through Gate No. 2 at around 2:10 PM, breaching both the main gate and the boom barrier. After gaining entry, he allegedly sat inside the car of Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta and placed a bouquet and a garland inside the vehicle.
A staff member soon confronted him, asking about his identity and presence, which triggered panic at the spot. Eyewitnesses reported chaos, with people shouting warnings as the situation escalated.
Personnel from the Delhi Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) rushed to the scene. However, the accused managed to carry out the entire act within approximately six minutes and escaped through Gate No. 2.
Investigators are now working to determine the motive behind the breach and track down the accused.
Police sources said no suspicious or explosive material was found in the bouquet. "A car tried to enter the Assembly premises forcefully, breaching security barriers. The situation is normal. Further details are being gathered," officials said.
"The incident has raised 'serious' security concerns, and authorities are treating it as a potential "security breach", he said.
The incident comes close on the heels of bomb threats received by the Assembly during the recently concluded Budget Session.
High-level panel formed for probe
A high-level committee has been constituted to investigate the recent security breach at the Delhi Legislative Assembly. The probe is being conducted under the leadership of a Special Commissioner of Police-rank officer, with multiple agencies working to determine how a vehicle managed to enter the high-security premises.
During the course of the investigation, an individual identified as Sarabjit has emerged as a person of interest. Officials said he is believed to have been a supporter of the farmers' protest and had shared several posts on social media backing the agitation, some of which were later deleted.
Investigating agencies are now examining his digital footprint and other evidence to ascertain the motive behind the intrusion into the Assembly complex.
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