7 cops suspended for failing to detect fake bomb during security drill at Red Fort ahead of I-Day
Several security lapses came to light during the routine drill at the Red Fort in New Delhi, days before Independence Day, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, as per reports.Failing to detect a fake bomb planted on the premises during the drill, seven police personnel, including constables and head constables were reportedly suspended in disciplinary action.Five Bangladeshis arrestedIn a separate incident, five Bangladeshi nationals, who were trying to enter the Red Fort, were also arrested, as per reports.Security measures have been amped up in the national capital ahead of Independence Day, as thorough checks are taking place inside the capital region and at the borders.PM calls for citizen’s thoughtsMeanwhile, ahead of Independence Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens to contribute their thoughts and suggestions for his annual address from the Red Fort.In a message shared on social media, PM Modi wrote on X: “As we approach this year’s Independence Day, I look forward to hearing from my fellow Indians! What themes or ideas would you like to see reflected in this year’s Independence Day speech? Share your thoughts on the Open Forums on MyGov and the NaMo App.”
Several security lapses came to light during the routine drill at the Red Fort in New Delhi, days before Independence Day, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, as per reports.
Failing to detect a fake bomb planted on the premises during the drill, seven police personnel, including constables and head constables were reportedly suspended in disciplinary action.
Five Bangladeshis arrested
In a separate incident, five Bangladeshi nationals, who were trying to enter the Red Fort, were also arrested, as per reports.
Security measures have been amped up in the national capital ahead of Independence Day, as thorough checks are taking place inside the capital region and at the borders.
PM calls for citizen’s thoughts
Meanwhile, ahead of Independence Day celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens to contribute their thoughts and suggestions for his annual address from the Red Fort.
In a message shared on social media, PM Modi wrote on X: “As we approach this year’s Independence Day, I look forward to hearing from my fellow Indians! What themes or ideas would you like to see reflected in this year’s Independence Day speech? Share your thoughts on the Open Forums on MyGov and the NaMo App.”
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