PM Modi stuck on Punjab flyover, Ferozepur rally cancelled; Centre says major security lapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was travelling by road in Punjab on Wednesday (December 5), was stuck on a flyover for 15-20 minutes due to blockade by some protesters, an incident the Union Home Ministry described as a “major lapse” in his security.
In a statement, the Home Ministry said that after the “major security lapse” in the prime minister’s travel in Punjab, his convoy decided to return. The ministry also asked the Punjab government to fix responsibility for the lapse and take strict action, the statement said. “MHA is taking cognisance of serious security lapse in PM’s security, has sought a detailed report from Punjab govt,” said the MHA.
The prime minister was on his way to the National Martyrs Memorial at Hussainiwala from Bathinda when the incident occurred. After major security lapse in PM’s travel in Punjab, his convoy decided to head back to Bathinda airport, the MHA informed.
“It is sad that PM’s visit to launch development projects worth thousands of crores for Punjab was disrupted… the State Police was instructed to prevent people from attending the rally…CM Channi refused to get on phone to either address the matter or solve it,” BJP chief JP Nadda said.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced from the stage that PM Narendra Modi had to cancel his scheduled visit to Punjab’s Ferozepur to address a rally “due to some reasons”.
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