The Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said: “The journey was pre-planned. It was the duty of the authorities of the state to ensure it was checked. This was not an unplanned decision. The alternative route for convoys was prepared.”
The Centre said the PM’s entourage departed at Bathinda airport following the DGP advised that the SPG that the road was safe.
“The AG is correct when the AG says that there was no hearing. There was no hearing. The hearing will focus on the disciplinary provisions once the committee looks at where there was a breach. A clear violation of blue book regulations does not warrant a review,” Mehta said. “There was an acknowledged breach in security. There isn’t any question of an investigation or trial against the Punjab officials in charge of the security breach,” he added.
State government defends corrupt officials: Central
Attorney General Tushar Mehta said: “There is an utter failure in intelligence. The PM’s convoy was within 100 meters [of the spot of the farmers’ protestfarmer protesters. It was the obligation for DGP. DGP.”
“There is a violation that is in violation of SPG Act and the blue book. There is no issue of an inquiry or trial. We have facts that are accepted. The police are accountable,” he added. “The truth that the State government in the process of defending them is extremely serious,” Mehta said.
‘Politics in case’: Punjab govt seeks court-monitored probe
The Punjab government has expressed concerns that it will not get an equal trial from the Centre because of the political aspect in the matter. In a statement, the Punjab government AG stated: “We will not get an impartial review from the federal government. They issued show cause notices for sanctions against seven officials from that of the Punjab government. There is no investigation and all records were seized, and the matter is being heard by SC. What was the procedure for distributing notices?” the man demanded.
‘Politics in case’: Punjab govt seeks court-monitored probe
The Punjab government has expressed concerns that it will not get an impartial review from Centre because of the political aspect in the matter. Its Punjab government AG stated: “We will not get an impartial review from the federal government. They have issued show-cause notices to take discipline against seven officials from their respective departments of Punjab government. There isn’t been any investigation or investigation; all documents were seized, and the case is now before SC. What was the procedure for distributing notices?” the man demanded.
BJP wants to know the details of Channi’s “briefing” to Priyanka Gandhi
The BJP on Sunday questioned Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi clarify his remarks following his claim that he had informed Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the breach in Modi’s security at the time of his visit on the 5th of January.
Supreme Court to hear PM security breach case today
The Supreme Court will hear the case again on the same day. The 7th of January requested that the travel and communication records from the visit of the Prime Minister to Punjab to be kept. The Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre has pointed out shortcomings on the part of police officers of the Punjab Police. He claimed that the incident could have the potential to bring embarrassment to the world. He also stated that Punjab’s Director General Police did not issue any notice of road closures.
PM security breach could be based on orders of Punjab Govt, according to Himachal CM
“PM Modi’s security was violated in Punjab by a group of people who could have been there under the direction of the state government. We’ve sent a letter to the President via our Governor , requesting that he take strict measures against those involved,” Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur told reporters.
The cavalcade of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stuck on an overpass in Punjab on the 5th of January for more than 20 minutes because of people blocking the highway. Private vehicles were also observed passing by the cavalcade. This was a serious security breach. The MHA claimed the Punjab government did not deploy additional security measures to guard the road’s movement. The Punjab administration transferred the Ferozepur SSP after the incident.
