New Delhi Police arrested five Bangladeshi nationals on Tuesday after they allegedly attempted to enter the Red Fort complex, despite the historic monument being closed to the public from July 15 to August 15 as part of heightened security measures ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Security personnel noticed the men’s suspicious activity, prompting their apprehension.

Authorities confirmed that the five individuals, ranging in age from 20 to 25, are believed to be illegal immigrants working as laborers within Delhi. Police recovered documentation identifying them as citizens of Bangladesh. An investigation is currently underway to determine the full extent of their intentions.

Broader Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants

This incident follows a separate action by Gurugram Police on Saturday, where ten individuals, also identified as Bangladeshi nationals, were detained for residing illegally in the city. Identification documents confirmed their bangladeshi citizenship, and authorities have initiated deportation proceedings.

“Illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been detained, and Bangladeshi documents have been recovered,” stated Sandeep Kumar, Public Relations Officer for Gurugram Police. “The process to deport them has begun.”

Red Fort Security Under Scrutiny

In a related development, seven Delhi Police personnel assigned to Red Fort security – including constables and head constables – have been suspended due to a important security lapse. The suspensions stem from a security drill conducted on Saturday by the Special Cell.

During the drill, a Special Cell team, operating in plain clothes, successfully entered the Red Fort premises carrying a dummy bomb without being detected by the on-duty security personnel. This failure to identify the simulated threat led to immediate disciplinary action.

Police officials stated that the team’s ability to penetrate security undetected highlighted a critical vulnerability, resulting in the suspension of the involved officers.

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