J-K: Bharat Jodo Yatra temporarily halted after Congress alleges security lapse
Banihal (Jammu and Kashmir), January 27: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Congress head Rajani Patil on Friday alleged security lapses in Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra, accusing the administration of failing to manage the crowd.
"J&K UT Administration failed to provide security to #BharatJodoYatra led by Shri @RahulGandhi. Security lapses indicate unfair & unprepared attitude of UT administration. @OfficeOfLGJandK," Rajani Patil said.
All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary KC Venugopal stated there was no security personnel with the Bharat Jodo Yatra for 15 minutes, and termed it a 'serious lapse'.
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"The security has been mishandled by concerned agencies here. For 15 mins, there have been no security officers with the Bharat Jodo Yatra here. This is a serious lapse. Rahul Gandhi and other yatris can not walk without security," Venugopal said.
The final leg of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir resumed on Friday morning from the National Highway-44, Banihal Railway station, in the UT's Ramban district.
Security has been increased in the area following the recent twin blasts on the outskirts of Jammu city on January 22 that rocked a busy locality in Narwal, injuring at least nine people.
- ANI
