PM Modi security breach: MHA forms 3-member panel to enquire into 'serious lapses' during Punjab visit
FirstpostThe home ministry panel was formed a day after Modi had to cut short his visit in Punjab as he was stuck on a flyover for 20 minutes due to a blockade by some protesters, an incident described by the ministry as a ‘major lapse’ in security New Delhi: The Centre Thursday formed a three-member committee to enquire into “serious lapses” in security arrangements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab which led to the exposure of the VVIP to grave risk. The Home Ministry panel was formed a day after Modi had to cut short his visit in Punjab after he was stuck on a flyover for 20 minutes due to a blockade by some protesters, an incident described by the Ministry of Home Affairs as a “major lapse” in security. “Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a committee to enquire into the serious lapses in the security arrangements during Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Ferozepur, Punjab on 05.01.2022,which led to the exposure of the VVIP to grave security risk,” a spokesperson tweeted. The Union Home Ministry directed the state government to file an immediate report, saying it did not ensure the required deployment, while Home Minister Amit Shah asserted such dereliction of the security procedure during the prime minister’s visit is totally unacceptable and accountability will be fixed.