PM security breach: Punjab to send report to Centre

March 14, 2023 18:52

PM Narendra Modi's convoy is stranded in Ferozepur, Punjab, January 5, 2022/ANI

The Punjab government will soon send an action taken report to the Centre over a security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state in January last year, a top official here said on Tuesday.

The action being contemplated is based on the findings submitted by a Supreme Court-appointed committee which probed the security breach during Modi's visit.

The Centre had recently sent a missive to the state regarding the matter.

"We have received the report of the committee (court-appointed), which has held some officers responsible for the lapses in security.. We will soon send the action taken report (to the Centre) in this regard," chief secretary VK Janjua told reporters in Chandigarh.

Asked whether nine state police officials, including a former DGP, have been reportedly indicted in the report and if action will be taken against all, the chief secretary said, "Whatever action is deemed as per law will be taken."

Asked whether charge sheets will be filed against these officials, Janjua said, "Whatever action under the law has to be taken will be taken".

The file will go to the chief minister for his approval before action is initiated, he said in response to a question.

To another question, he said punishments to the erring officials can include stopping increments, demotion and in worse case dismissal if they are still in service.

However, he said everyone will be given a hearing to defend themselves.

To a question, he said the lapses on part of the erring officials have been elaborated in the report. -- PTI

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