Firing at Saket Court exposes chinks in Delhi Police security arrangements

The firing incident at the Saket court complex on Friday morning has raised several questions on the security arrangements made by Delhi Police at the district courts in the national capital. While the police said they have tightened the security, some lawyers called for a strict vigil at the entry gates and those entering the court premises should be frisked and their vehicles checked thoroughly.
The security personnel deployed at the court complex claimed not many lawyers get themselves frisked but some lawyers asserted they themselves offer to be checked and follow the security rules and regulations.
Police said they have increased the number of barricades inside the court complex and deployed additional paramilitary forces.
According to advocates who practice law at the court, general entry is allowed through four gates. Gate no five remains closed permanently. And through gate no 6, everyone can exit but only judges can enter.
Through gate no 1, judges can enter but no pedestrian entry is allowed. Through gate no 2, only lawyers, police and court staff can enter.
Gates no 3 and 4 are open to all but no vehicle is allowed to enter through them. Metal detectors are placed at gates no 3 and 4. There are adequate number of CCTV cameras inside the court complex, the advocates said.
On Friday, security personnel at gate no 3 claimed they frisked everyone passing them and checked their baggages. Still, a man dressed as a lawyer and carrying a gun gained entry to the court complex and fired multiple shots at a woman over a monetary dispute involving Rs 25 lakh.