Punjab Police endangers PM Modi’s safety, permits protestors to dam convoy

In a significant lapse, and seemingly deliberate act to hazard the Prime Minister’s safety, the Punjab authorities has immediately allowed political protestors to dam the Prime Minister’s convoy. As per studies, the PM’s convoy was blocked for over 20 minutes by protestors at a flyover about 30 km away from Hussainiwala.
Home Ministry assertion on the difficulty, picture by way of Shiv Aroor In an announcement, the Home Ministry has acknowledged that the PM was scheduled to go to the National Martyr’s Memorial in Punjab’s Hussainiwala by helicopter. However because of opposed climate circumstances, the helicopter trip was cancelled and the PM selected to go by street, which might take greater than 2 hours.
As per protocol, mandatory confirmations had been accomplished with Punjab DGP and the PM’s convoy began after affirmation for safety preparations was supplied by Punjab Police. However, at a flyover about 30 km away from Hussainiwala, the street was discovered to be blocked by some protestors.
The Prime Minister’s automobile was caught within the flyover for 15-20 minutes, as per the assertion. Calling this a significant lapse within the safety of the PM, the Home Ministry acknowledged that the PM’s journey plan was communicated properly upfront to the state authorities. The state authorities is required to make mandatory preparations for safety, logistics and in addition make a contingency plan prepared in case of surprising points.
The assertion additionally talked about that the Punjab authorities additionally uncared for to deploy further safety to safe any motion on the street. After the key safety lapse, the PM’s safety employees determined to go the convoy again to the Bathinda airport.
The Home Ministry has acknowledged that they’re taking cognisance of the key safety lapse displayed by the Punjab authorities and is looking for an in depth report. The Punjab authorities has additionally been directed to repair duty for the key lapse and take strict motion in opposition to individuals accountable.
Security breach in PM Narendra Modi’s convoy close to Punjab’s Hussainiwala in Ferozepur district. The PM’s convoy was caught on a flyover for 15-20 minutes. pic.twitter.com/xU8Jx3h26n— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2022
Images of the PM’s blocked convoy have gone viral on social media.