Headlines
Security breach at Priyanka's residence post-SPG withdrawal
New Delhi, Dec 2
Following withdrawal of SPG cover from the Gandhis, a security breach has occurred at Congress General Secretary Priyanak Gandhi's Lodhi Estate residence when five people reached the porch area on pretext of getting a photo clicked.
The incident, reported to have occurred five days back, was confirmed to media by Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra. Asked if they were party men or somebody else, he said: "They were not from the party... this is a serious matter, a complete breach of security norms."
At around 2 pm on November 26, a black Scorpio SUV drove towards Priyanka Gandhi's residence and as a meeting was going on in her office, her aide came out and enquired what they wanted. The car occupants, comprising two men, three women and a child, said they just wanted to have a photo clicked with Priyanka Gandhi.
When Priyanka Gandhi's office enquired about the breach from the Central Reserve Police Force, which is now responsible for her security, they said that access to the residence is controlled by the Delhi Police and a blame game began, an aide said.
The government had removed SPG security from interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, her son and former party chief Rahul Gandhi and her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and they were instead provided Z Plus security by the CRPF. The government told Parliament that this is not vendetta politics but the security had been withdrawn after due diligence. The SPG Act has also been amended to only provide SPG cover to the Prime Minister.
The incident, reported to have occurred five days back, was confirmed to media by Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra. Asked if they were party men or somebody else, he said: "They were not from the party... this is a serious matter, a complete breach of security norms."
At around 2 pm on November 26, a black Scorpio SUV drove towards Priyanka Gandhi's residence and as a meeting was going on in her office, her aide came out and enquired what they wanted. The car occupants, comprising two men, three women and a child, said they just wanted to have a photo clicked with Priyanka Gandhi.
When Priyanka Gandhi's office enquired about the breach from the Central Reserve Police Force, which is now responsible for her security, they said that access to the residence is controlled by the Delhi Police and a blame game began, an aide said.
The government had removed SPG security from interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, her son and former party chief Rahul Gandhi and her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and they were instead provided Z Plus security by the CRPF. The government told Parliament that this is not vendetta politics but the security had been withdrawn after due diligence. The SPG Act has also been amended to only provide SPG cover to the Prime Minister.
10 hours ago
US, Egypt eye flexibility to reach Gaza deal
14 hours ago
Mexican Indian American UmaSofia Srivastava resigns from her position as Miss Teen USA 2023.
15 hours ago
Community leaders in Maryland are honored by Washington Adventist University for their significant contributions
15 hours ago
New executive director named by Sikh Coalition: Harman Singh
15 hours ago
Susheela Jayapal and Suhas Subramanyam's six-figure campaigns are launched by Indian American Impact.
15 hours ago
Expressing deep concern, the Indian Consulate addresses the disappearance of a student from Telangana in Chicago
15 hours ago
The US Ambassador to India suggests that Indians hold Americans in higher regard than Americans themselves
16 hours ago
Domestic air traffic marginally came down in April: ICRA
16 hours ago
Kerala BJP wants EC to take action against KPCC's fake video against PM Modi
16 hours ago
Heavy rain in Bengaluru to ease water crisis
16 hours ago
Calcutta HC orders demolition of Trinamool offices built illegally on govt land
17 hours ago
Evidence by approver in scheduled offence can’t be used against him under PMLA Act: Delhi HC
17 hours ago
Just 3 night shifts can raise your risk of diabetes, obesity: Study