3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 7, 2026 11:30 AM IST
Sarabjit Singh, who triggered a security scare at the Delhi Assembly after crashing through the VIP gate of the complex, appeared to have tried to meet Speaker Vijender Gupta in his office on Monday afternoon.
He remained on the Assembly premises for around six minutes, but security personnel failed to apprehend him. Singh ultimately drove out of the complex in his SUV, leaving behind a bouquet of flowers and a garland of marigolds that he appeared to have brought for Gupta.
Singh was wearing a saffron scarf around his neck, and carrying a black bag and some documents apart from the flowers in his hands, sources in the police told The Indian Express.
The Assembly complex has five gates, which are manned by paramilitary personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The CRPF is assisted by the Delhi Police, who are present in the inner and outer security rings of the premises.
Gate No. 2, through which Singh entered, is designated for VIPs, MLAs, and senior officials. Gate No. 1 is designated for the general public and staff. Two other gates are used as exits, while one gate serves as an emergency gate.
At the time of the incident, a CRPF jawan was stationed at Gate No. 2, while a Delhi Police officer was present near the porch to which Singh drove up.
Although the Vidhan Sabha was not in session, several senior leaders, including Speaker Vijender Gupta, were present in their offices, which are located about 100 metres from Gate No. 2.
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After entering the premises around 2.10 pm, Singh drove towards the Speaker’s office and stopped next to the Speaker’s official vehicle, which was parked near the porch in the garden area. He got out of his vehicle and walked toward the Speaker’s car, which was unlocked at the time, sources said.
Sarabjit placed the bouquet inside the Speaker’s car and attempted to get in. As security personnel rushed forward, he retrieved the bouquet from the car, placed it on the porch, and ran back to his own vehicle. He drove out the same way as he had entered, through Gate No. 2.
He was caught around 4.15 pm in the Roop Nagar area during a picket-check led by inspector Ramesh Chander, police said in a statement. Sarabjit was accompanied by two other men, whom police identified as taxi drivers Harish and Naresh.
