New Delhi: Sarabjit Singh, the man who drove his vehicle into the Delhi Vidhan Sabha premises on Monday, has displayed “extremely violent behaviour” in custody, according to Delhi Police.
During interrogation, Sarabjit reportedly made erratic claims, including saying he possessed a “maharaja’s sword.” Police sources said he spent the night shouting and shaking the lockup grills, raising concerns about his mental state.
Sarabjit, a farmer from Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh, told investigators that he carried out the act to draw attention to his missing nephew’s case. He allegedly hoped a senior official would intervene. However, police are not taking his claims at face value and have secured eight days’ remand to verify his statements.
Investigators also revealed that Sarabjit had initially intended to target Parliament. To navigate Delhi, he reportedly paid two taxi drivers ₹2,000 to guide him, as he was unfamiliar with the city. After leaving the Assembly premises, he even asked them for directions to Parliament. The drivers are being questioned, though no evidence of their involvement has emerged.
No weapon was recovered from Sarabjit or his SUV.
Missing nephew angle
According to family members, Sarabjit had been distressed over the disappearance of his 21-year-old nephew, Harmandeep Singh, a BTech student, who went missing on April 1.
Police traced Harmandeep’s last known location to Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, but efforts by both police and family to locate him have so far failed.
His father said Harmandeep appeared normal during his last conversations on April 1, before he suddenly went missing. His flatmate later found their Hari Nagar residence locked and alerted authorities.
Questions over mental health
Sarabjit’s family claims he has been undergoing psychiatric treatment for over a decade and suggested his actions may have been influenced by his condition. They have submitted medical documents, which police are currently verifying.
Officials in Pilibhit confirmed that preliminary checks found no criminal background or links to extremist groups.
According to relatives, Sarabjit had recently argued with family members for not informing him earlier about his nephew’s disappearance. He later left a gurdwara in Punjab and travelled to Delhi without informing anyone.
Ongoing investigation
Delhi Police are analysing call detail and internet records to trace Sarabjit’s movements and contacts. Meanwhile, the case continues to raise questions about security protocols and the circumstances leading to the breach.
