India, Jan. 24 -- An alleged security scare was reported at the NITI Aayog premises in the national Capital after a man claiming to be a driver attached to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) was stopped by security personnel, leading to an altercation on Friday, sources said.

They said a man, identified as Sanjeev Kumar, attempted to enter the premises on the pretext of fetching water. Alert security staff amid Republic Day preparations grew suspicious and asked him to produce a valid authorisation and identification, a police source said.

NITI Aayog lies on Sansad Marg, close to Kartavya Path, which will see a parade on Republic Day on January 26. A robust security apparatus has been deployed, involving the Delhi Police and paramilitary...