PM Modi's security breach: Punjab constitutes high-level committee to probe lapses during PM's visit
PM Narendra Modi's security breach: In order to carry out a thorough probe into the lapses that occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ferozepur on Wednesday, the Punjab Government has constituted a high-level committee.
An official spokesperson said that the Committee would comprise Justice (Retd.) Mehtab Singh Gill and Principal Secretary, Home Affairs and Justice Anurag Verma. The Committee shall submit its report within three days, added the spokesperson.
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Despite having intelligence inputs about protesters, Punjab Police did not follow the 'Blue Book' and had not prepared a contingency route for Prime Minister's visit, said a senior Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) official.
Special Protection Group's (SPG) Blue Book lays down security guidelines for the protection of the Prime Minister. "As per the Blue Book, the state police have to prepare contingency route for the protectee in case of any adverse situation like the one that happened in Punjab during PM's visit," said the MHA official.
He added that officials of the Intelligence Bureau were in contact with Punjab Police and have alerted them regarding protesters movement and Punjab Police officers assured them of complete protection to the VIP.
Special Protection Group (SPG) personnel remain in close proximity to the PM while the rest of the security measures are taken care of by the state government. In case of any sudden developments, the state police update SPG and the movement of VIP are changed accordingly, added the official.
In 2021, around 150 drone sightings were recorded on the Punjab border from Pakistan and many such sightings remained uncounted. Many of the drones were also loaded with tiffin bombs, hand grenades, pistols, and cash.
A team of MHA is seeking details of deployment, picket, rooftop deployment, barricades and other security measures taken by Punjab Police during the Prime Minister's visit.
"A report has been demanded from intelligence agencies over the security lapse," he added. Also Read | Modi's Punjab visit: Regret PM had to return, but there was no security lapse: CM Channi -PTC News
"A report has been demanded from intelligence agencies over the security lapse," he added.
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