New Delhi, April 7 The Delhi Police placed two officers from its security unit under suspension on Tuesday night following preliminary findings related to the Delhi Vidhan Sabha security breach incident, according to an official statement.
"Based on preliminary findings, a sub-inspector and an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Police's security unit have been suspended in connection with the Vidhan Sabha incident," the statement read.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, it added.
Meanwhile, officials have recommended conducting regular monthly mock drills and installing an integrated alarm system with centralized control for senior officials to ensure a swift and coordinated response in emergencies following the security breach, sources said on Tuesday.
The decision was made during a joint security review meeting held in the Assembly.
The sources added that the proposed measures, including periodic drills and a centralized alarm system, are aimed at strengthening preparedness and addressing gaps in the security apparatus exposed during the breach.
The investigation so far has revealed that the accused, identified as Sarabjeet Singh (37), had come to Delhi in search of his missing nephew, and, distressed by the situation, sought to draw the attention of authorities.
Singh was arrested on Monday evening, hours after he drove an SUV into the Delhi Assembly premises. He breached security by crashing through gate number 2, designated as a VIP entry point, and exited the complex after leaving a bouquet and a garland inside the Speaker's car, police said.
The SUV, which Singh had purchased in February.
According to police, Singh's nephew, Harman, a B.Tech student residing in west Delhi, had been missing since April 1. His last known location was traced to Anandpur Sahib in Punjab. Police are further investigating the matter.
