In a major security scare near the Prime Minister’s 7 Race Course Road residence, a Police Control Room staff “accidentally” fired three rounds from his AK-47 rifle on Wednesday evening.
No one was hurt in the incident as the bullets hit the soft ground and did not rebound. The weapon has been seized and the constable involved in the accident has been temporarily taken off duty.
A probe has been ordered into the incident.
The firing was reported at 8.20 p.m. from the media parking lot near the Prime Minister’s official residence. Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Jatin Narwal said the initial probe suggested the weapon went off during the change of duty. “No foul play is suspected as of now,” he said.
The AK-47 was in three-burst mode given the heightened security near the PM’s residence.
“When the constable was getting out of the PCR van, he accidentally happened to press the trigger,” said a source. Hearing the shots, several security personnel rushed to the spot and the police were informed.