FIVE ‘BANGLADESHI NATIONALS’ DETAINED FROM RED FORT, QUESTIONED BY INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES
Incident Overview
Security concerns heightened in New Delhi ahead of Independence Day celebrations as five Bangladeshi nationals—all aged between 20 and 25—were detained at the iconic Red Fort on August 4, 2025. The Delhi Police and Intelligence agencies acted after the group attempted to enter the Red Fort premises without valid permissions, raising suspicion at the access control point in a high-security environment.
Key Facts
The Red Fort has been closed to the public since July 15 as part of routine security protocol for August 15 events.
The five men failed to produce valid entry passes and, upon questioning, were identified as Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally entered India about three to four months ago.
Official documents from Bangladesh were recovered from the group, who claimed to be working as daily wage labourers in Delhi and unaware of the monument’s closure.
Initial interrogation found no suspicious motive relating to terrorism or sabotage.
Delhi Police immediately reported the matter to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for deportation proceedings and to intelligence agencies for a thorough background check and motive assessment.
The incident comes amid city-wide security drills and increased vigilance after recent lapses during mock security tests at Red Fort.
Security Response
Deployment has been intensified across vital installations and around Red Fort.
Seven Delhi Police personnel were suspended days prior after a mock drill revealed gaps in Red Fort security.
Intelligence and law enforcement agencies are conducting robust vetting of potentially illegal residents in the National Capital Region (NCR), with similar detentions also reported in Gurugram.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q1: Why were the Bangladeshi nationals detained at Red Fort?
They tried to access the Red Fort without valid passes in a secured area ahead of Independence Day, prompting a security response.
Q2: What did the investigation reveal about these individuals?
They were illegal immigrants who recently entered India, working as labourers and unaware of the fort’s closure.
Q3: Was there any evidence of criminal or terrorist intent?
Initial interrogations did not find any suspicious intent, but they were questioned by intelligence agencies as a precaution.
Q4: What legal action is being taken?
The individuals will be deported following legal protocols and notifications to the FRRO.
Q5: Why is security heightened at the Red Fort during this period?
The Red Fort is the main venue for India’s Independence Day address and parade, making it a high-priority security zone starting mid-July.
Published on: August 5, 2025
Published by: PAVAN
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