<p>As India's national capital was decked up to host the showpiece geo-economic G20 summit, the security apparatus went into high alert when a private cab, designated for use in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden, attempted to enter a five-star hotel where the UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was lodged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Security personnel intercepted the Ertiga car and discovered that, before reporting for duty at ITC Maurya where Biden was staying, the driver had opted to drop off one of his regular clients at Taj Mansingh in central Delhi where the UAE President was lodged, The Indian Express reported.</p>

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<p>An official from a security agency told the daily that India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had enlisted several private vehicles for Biden's motorcade, while the US had acquired 60 vehicles of its own.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among these was a car with registration in Haryana state, whose driver was part of Biden's advanced carcade.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This vehicle prominently displayed stickers showing that it belonged to Biden's motorcade and was expected to be present at ITC Maurya, where the US President was staying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, on Saturday morning, the driver received a call around 8 am from his regular passenger, a businessman, requesting to be dropped off at the Taj Mansingh hotel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the movement of Biden's motorcade was slated to commence around 9-9.30 am, the driver accommodated his regular passenger's request.</p>

<p>The passenger was reportedly picked up from upscale Lodhi Estate area in New Delhi district.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The security personnel intervened when they spotted multiple stickers on the car, indicating affiliations with ITC Maurya hotel and the Biden carcade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Security personnel promptly communicated the situation via wireless communication, leading to their intervention and the driver's prevention from entering the hotel premises.</p>

<p>Security personnel at the hotel cross-verified the car's details with their counterparts at ITC Maurya, confirming that it indeed was part of&nbsp;Biden's advanced carcade.</p>

<p>Both the driver and the businessman were questioned by intelligence agency officials. The driver claimed ignorance of the protocol and acknowledged the impropriety of leaving his post during security duty.</p>

<p>The car in the question was then removed from Biden's motorcade, and all stickers were removed by security officers. After routine questioning, neither the driver nor the passenger faced any legal consequences.</p>

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As India's national capital was decked up to host the showpiece geo-economic G20 summit, the security apparatus went into high alert when a private cab, designated for use in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden, attempted to enter a five-star hotel where the UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was lodged.

As India's national capital was decked up to host the showpiece geo-economic G20 summit, the security apparatus went into high alert when a private cab, designated for use in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden, attempted to enter a five-star hotel where the UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was lodged. Security personnel intercepted the Ertiga car and discovered that, before reporting for duty at ITC Maurya where Biden was staying, the driver had opted to drop off one of his regular clients at Taj Mansingh in central Delhi where the UAE President was lodged, The Indian Express reported. Biden security apparatus at G20 summit: What happened? An official from a security agency told the daily that India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had enlisted several private vehicles for Biden's motorcade, while the US had acquired 60 vehicles of its own. Among these was a car with registration in Haryana state, whose driver was part of Biden's advanced carcade. Also read | G20 Summit 2023: ‘Game-changing investment’: Biden on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor × This vehicle prominently displayed stickers showing that it belonged to Biden's motorcade and was expected to be present at ITC Maurya, where the US President was staying. However, on Saturday morning, the driver received a call around 8 am from his regular passenger, a businessman, requesting to be dropped off at the Taj Mansingh hotel. Since the movement of Biden's motorcade was slated to commence around 9-9.30 am, the driver accommodated his regular passenger's request. The passenger was reportedly picked up from upscale Lodhi Estate area in New Delhi district. Also read | Joe Biden ‘disappointed’ as China’s Xi skips G20 summit The security personnel intervened when they spotted multiple stickers on the car, indicating affiliations with ITC Maurya hotel and the Biden carcade. Security personnel promptly communicated the situation via wireless communication, leading to their intervention and the driver's prevention from entering the hotel premises. Security personnel at the hotel cross-verified the car's details with their counterparts at ITC Maurya, confirming that it indeed was part of Biden's advanced carcade. Both the driver and the businessman were questioned by intelligence agency officials. The driver claimed ignorance of the protocol and acknowledged the impropriety of leaving his post during security duty. The car in the question was then removed from Biden's motorcade, and all stickers were removed by security officers. After routine questioning, neither the driver nor the passenger faced any legal consequences. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

G20 Summit: Cabbie in Biden's motorcade duty goes off to drop customer, creates security scare

<p>United States President Joe Biden along with several other world leaders will be visiting India to attend the G20 Summit in the second week of September. India's national capital will host the main event on September 9-10 which will be attended by around 29 heads of states along with European Union's top officials, 14 heads of international organisations and guest countries. &nbsp;The officials have earmarked many hotels in the Delhi-NCR for attendees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, the officials have booked rooms in leading hotels of New Delhi including ITC Maurya, Taj Palace, The Oberoi, The Lodhi, The Imperial and Le Meridien.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ITC Maurya has booked 400 rooms for hosting President Biden and his entourage, Indian media outlets reported. Previously, the hotel has hosted world leaders like US Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and other heads of state. The US Secret Service is inspecting the hotel premises ahead of the arrival of the POTUS.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to stay in Delhi's Taj Hotel while Hotel Shangri-La is prepping to host UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak along with officials from Germany. French President Emmanuel Macron, along with the officials accompanying him, will be staying at The Claridges while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be hosted by the Imperial Hotel in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Schools, colleges, offices and commercial establishments to remain closed&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a proposal for closing down the commercial establishments and offices in the Union Territory was approved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. As per reports, all Delhi government and private offices will remain closed from September 8-10 while commercial establishments and banks, including markets in the New Delhi district, will be closed during these three days. All the colleges and schools will also remain closed during this time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We kindly request the esteemed authority to consider declaring a public holiday in Delhi from September 8 to 10 and ordering commercial and business establishments to remain closed in the indicated 'controlled zone' for the overall success of the summit," said Special Police Commissioner Madhup Tiwari, in a letter written to the chief secretary on August 18.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Delhi Police earlier said that they are fully prepared for the G20 summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Delhi Police has been working for G20 for several months. The initial planning in connection with this started long back and now it is in the last phase as less than a month is left. We are prepared and are coordinating with other security agencies," said Delhi Police spokesperson Suman Nalwa.&nbsp;</p>

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United States President Joe Biden along with several other world leaders will be visiting India to attend the G20 Summit in the second week of September. India's national capital will host the main event on September 9-10 which will be attended by around 29 heads of states along with European Union's top officials, 14 heads of international organisations and guest countries.

United States President Joe Biden along with several other world leaders will be visiting India to attend the G20 Summit in the second week of September. India's national capital will host the main event on September 9-10 which will be attended by around 29 heads of states along with European Union's top officials, 14 heads of international organisations and guest countries. The officials have earmarked many hotels in the Delhi-NCR for attendees. As per reports, the officials have booked rooms in leading hotels of New Delhi including ITC Maurya, Taj Palace, The Oberoi, The Lodhi, The Imperial and Le Meridien. ITC Maurya has booked 400 rooms for hosting President Biden and his entourage, Indian media outlets reported. Previously, the hotel has hosted world leaders like US Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and other heads of state. The US Secret Service is inspecting the hotel premises ahead of the arrival of the POTUS. ALSO READ | President Biden to visit India in September for G20 summit, confirms White House Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to stay in Delhi's Taj Hotel while Hotel Shangri-La is prepping to host UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak along with officials from Germany. French President Emmanuel Macron, along with the officials accompanying him, will be staying at The Claridges while Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be hosted by the Imperial Hotel in Delhi. Schools, colleges, offices and commercial establishments to remain closed Meanwhile, a proposal for closing down the commercial establishments and offices in the Union Territory was approved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. As per reports, all Delhi government and private offices will remain closed from September 8-10 while commercial establishments and banks, including markets in the New Delhi district, will be closed during these three days. All the colleges and schools will also remain closed during this time. “We kindly request the esteemed authority to consider declaring a public holiday in Delhi from September 8 to 10 and ordering commercial and business establishments to remain closed in the indicated 'controlled zone' for the overall success of the summit," said Special Police Commissioner Madhup Tiwari, in a letter written to the chief secretary on August 18. WATCH | India: ‘Beyond imagination’: PM Modi lauds Digital India programme at G20 meet Meanwhile, the Delhi Police earlier said that they are fully prepared for the G20 summit. "Delhi Police has been working for G20 for several months. The initial planning in connection with this started long back and now it is in the last phase as less than a month is left. We are prepared and are coordinating with other security agencies," said Delhi Police spokesperson Suman Nalwa. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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