Supreme Court forms special committee to investigate PM Modi’s security breach

PM security breach, Narendra Modi, Supreme Court
PM Narendra Modi security breach to be investigated by a committee formed by the Supreme Court
PM security breach, Narendra Modi, Supreme Court
PM Narendra Modi security breach to be investigated by a committee formed by the Supreme Court

The breach in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security in Punjab, which has snowballed into a significant political problem in the run-up to the state elections, will be investigated by a high-level committee led by a senior Supreme Court judge.

The Supreme Court today directed the BJP-led federal government and the Congress-led Punjab government to continue the investigations they had ordered. The bench of Chief Justice of India N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli further stated that detailed directives on the new panel would be given soon.

According to the court, the panel could include the DGP Chandigarh, the NIA’s Inspector General, the Registrar General, and the Additional DG of the Intelligence Bureau.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, blaming the Punjab government for the breakdown, told the court today that there was a “total intelligence failure” and a “obvious violation of the SPG Act.” He said that the state administration had not informed the PM’s security team that demonstrators were on the route.

He claimed that the central government was forced to set up an inquiry panel because the state government was “defending” the officials involved in the failure.

D S Patwalia, lawyer for the Punjab government, retorted that the showcause notice to the Punjab chief secretary “premediates and assumes everything against us.” “With only twenty-four hours to respond, I don’t expect a fair hearing. An independent investigation is required “‘I told the court,’ he said.

“What remains for this court to do?” Chief Justice Ramana questioned the centre if it wishes to take action against state officials. “Please don’t get the wrong idea that we’re not serious about this.

It’s concerning the Prime Minister’s safety “The Chief Justice emphasised this. Justice Surya Kant, who was rapping the centre, questioned, “Who was it that found the officers guilty? Who has listened to them? You can’t say no to a fair trial.” The centre’s request for a response within 24 hours is “not expected,” according to Justice Kohli.

The Prime Minister’s convoy was forced to stop for around 20 minutes on a flyover in Bathinda, Punjab, after the road was blocked by protesting farmers.

“What remains for this court to do?” Chief Justice Ramana questioned the centre if it wishes to take action against state officials. “Please don’t get the wrong idea that we’re not serious about this.

It’s concerning the Prime Minister’s safety “The Chief Justice emphasised this. Justice Surya Kant, who was rapping the centre, questioned, “Who was it that found the officers guilty? Who has listened to them? You can’t say no to a fair trial.” The centre’s request for a response within 24 hours is “not expected,” according to Justice Kohli.

The Prime Minister’s convoy was forced to stop for around 20 minutes on a flyover in Bathinda, Punjab, after the road was blocked by protesting farmers.

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