Security Withdrawn: Ex-Minister K.N. Tripathi Fears for His Life

Former minister and veteran Congress leader K.N. Tripathi has raised serious concerns about his safety, alleging that the state government is seeking his demise after withdrawing his official police security. Tripathi, who claims to be the first former minister in the state to face such a situation, now has his security managed by loyal Congress workers. The withdrawal of his police protection came after an alleged dispute with his security detail. During a recent encounter, Tripathi was seen with several armed individuals, whom he identified as party activists rather than official security. He publicly stated his belief that the government intends to eliminate him and silence his activism, suggesting the involvement of some police officers in this alleged conspiracy. Tripathi stressed that his security is a governmental duty mandated by protocol, a responsibility the current administration has apparently abdicated. He further contended that recent accusations of him assaulting security personnel, leading to legal cases, were part of a deliberate conspiracy. Unintimidated, Tripathi vowed to continue his advocacy against wrongdoing and demanded accountability from the government for revoking his security and the perceived plot against him. He affirmed that his protection is voluntarily provided by party members who stand with him out of solidarity.