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Delhi Police Suspends Constable Over BRICS Firearms Reels

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Constable Deepak Suspended

Delhi Police suspended constable Deepak after he posted firearms reels at the BRICS Summit.
A departmental enquiry was launched for security protocol violations.
One reel shows Deepak on a high-rise aiming a sniper rifle, exposing a sensitive viewpoint.
Another video shows him in plain clothes with a visible handgun holstered.
The summit took place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12–13, 2026, with leaders Putin, Xi and Pezeshkian.

Summary

Delhi Police Warns

Delhi Police issued a public advisory warning of traffic disruptions due to VVIP movement for the 18th BRICS Summit.
Commuters were urged to use public transport, especially the Metro, which stayed operational without disruptions.
Travelers to airports, railway stations and ISBTs were advised to depart early and allow extra time.
Non-destined commercial vehicles were prohibited from entering the city throughout the second day of the event.

History

Historical Context

During the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, held from October 3–14, 2010, security lapses sparked nationwide criticism. The Indian Ministry of Youth Affairs allocated INR1.3 billion for policing, yet 2,500 officers were redeployed after a weapons-smuggling scandal involving a constable. Similarly, in September 2026, Delhi Police constable Deepak filmed himself brandishing a sniper rifle at the BRICS Summit, prompting a departmental enquiry. These repeat breaches pressure the Indian government, the BRICS Secretariat, and city planners to tighten protocols, potentially increasing security budgets by 15 % for future summits.

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Constable Deepak Suspended

Delhi Police suspended constable Deepak after he posted firearms reels at the BRICS Summit.
A departmental enquiry was launched for security protocol violations.
One reel shows Deepak on a high-rise aiming a sniper rifle, exposing a sensitive viewpoint.
Another video shows him in plain clothes with a visible handgun holstered.
The summit took place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12–13, 2026, with leaders Putin, Xi and Pezeshkian.

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