PM Modi Security Breach Punjab: Latest update - Will take big, tough decisions, confirms Anurag Thakur

In a major development on the matter of PM Modi's Security Breach in Punjab, Union minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is gathering information on the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab and big and tough decisions will be taken, as per a PTI report.

Responding to questions on the issue of security breach during a briefing on a Union Cabinet meeting, Thakur noted that some people have already approached the Supreme Court in this regard.

"The home ministry has also spoken about taking action. After gathering information, whatever steps...Big and tough decisions will be taken by it," he told reporters. "It is my firm belief that the country's judicial system does justice to everyone and when such mistakes happen, whatever steps need to be taken will be taken," the minister added.

The Ministry of Home Affairs taking cognisance of this serious security lapse has sought a detailed report from the state government. State Government has also been asked to fix responsibility for this lapse and take strict action. pic.twitter.com/uiWcfKHxFZ

— Office of Mr. Anurag Thakur (@Anurag_Office) January 5, 2022

PM Modi also met President Ram Nath Kovind, who expressed concern over the security lapse during the prime minister's visit to Punjab on Wednesday.

PM Narendra Modi's Punjab visit: Serious security lapse - 'Stuck on flyover' | What really happened? Home Ministry reveals this 

In a major security lapse, PM Modi's convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur on Wednesday. He returned from poll-bound Punjab without attending any event, including a rally. 

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had issued a statement on the matter of security breach during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab. Ministry of Home Affairs in a statement revealed what really happened.

'PM Modi waited for 20 minutes'

"Today morning the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi landed at Bathinda from where he was to go to the National Martyrs Memorial at Hussainiwala by helicopter. Due to rain and poor visibility, the Prime Minister waited for about 20 minutes for the weather to clear out," Ministry of Home Affairs' statement on Press Information Bureau (PIB) said.

'PM Modi  proceeded to travel by road'

"When the weather did not improve, it was decided that he would visit the National Marytrs Memorial via road, which would take more than two hours. He proceeded to travel by road after necessary confirmation of necessary security arrangements by the DGP Punjab Police,"  the Ministry of Home Affairs' statement on Press Information Bureau (PIB) added.

"Around 30 kms away from the National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala, when the Prime Minister’s convoy reached a flyover, it was found that the road was blocked by some protestors," the MHA statement said.

'PM Modi stuck on flyover for 15-20 mins'

"The Prime Minister was stuck on a flyover for 15-20 minutes. This was a major lapse in the security of the Prime Minister," the MHA statement added.

"The Prime Minister’s schedule and travel plan was communicated well in advance to the Punjab Government. As per procedure, they have to make necessary arrangements for logistics, security as well as keep a contingency plan ready. Also in view of the contingency plan the Punjab Government has to deploy additional security to secure any movement by road , which were clearly not deployed. After this security lapse, it was decided to head back to Bathinda Airport."

Serious security lapse in PM Modi's security: MHA takes cognisance

"The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) taking cognisance of this serious security lapse has sought a detailed report from the state government. The State Government has also been asked to fix responsibility for this lapse and take strict action," the MHA statement concluded.