Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, January 7
The Punjab Government has sent its report to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on lapses in PM Narendra Modi’s security during his visit to Ferozepur on Wednesday. The report says the protest by farmers was sudden, but an FIR has been lodged and a two-member panel formed to probe the matter and respond in three days.
The MHA had sought a detailed report on the PM’s security breach as his vehicle remained stranded on a flyover for 15-20 minutes.
In the report sent to the MHA by Chief Secretary Anirudh Tewari last night, it has been stated that on completion of the probe, the findings would be shared with the Centre. The sequence of events leading to the incident has been shared.
Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi chaired a meeting last evening to finalise the report. Sources said the report was prepared in consultation with the state DGP and other police officers in-charge of the PM’s security.
Channi has been maintaining that there was no breach of security as farmers came suddenly on the road. The CM claimed that the SPG was informed and the PM’s convoy was stopped 1 km short of the spot.
Notice to SSP
- The MHA has issued a show-cause notice to Bathinda SSP Ajay Maluja and sought a reply by 5 pm on January 8
- It is learnt that the SSP piloted the motorcade from Bathinda to Ferozepur
Ensured peaceful passage of the cavalcade in my jurisdiction, which was till the limits of Bathinda district. — Ajay Maluja, SSP
Badal against President’s rule
President’s rule should not be imposed… Polls have nothing to do with the ‘security lapse’. These should be held on time. — PS Badal, SAD
Punjab sends report to MHA, says FIR filed
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