High Court Questions Punjab Police's Unofficial Security Deployment for Harbhajan Singh
HC questions ‘unofficial’ deployment of 15 cops for Harbhajan’s security
Hindustan Times
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court is investigating the unofficial deployment of 15 police officers for the security of Harbhajan Singh, a Rajya Sabha member and former cricketer, after his official security was reduced to eight officers. Singh's security was withdrawn following his departure from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- 01The high court is questioning the unofficial deployment of additional police for Harbhajan Singh's security.
- 02Singh's security was reduced from 23 personnel to eight after he switched political parties.
- 03The court has directed the Punjab Police to provide details on security deployments in Moga district.
- 04Singh claims his security was withdrawn arbitrarily, leading to threats and vandalism at his residence.
- 05The court is reviewing security policies in Punjab amid concerns over political favoritism in security allocations.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court is scrutinizing the deployment of 15 police officers for the security of Harbhajan Singh (Rajya Sabha member and former cricketer) after he alleged that his official security was reduced to eight personnel following his switch from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on April 24. Singh challenged the withdrawal of his security in court, claiming it was done arbitrarily and without proper assessment. During the hearing, Justice Jagmohan Bansal noted discrepancies in the number of officers assigned to Singh and ordered the Punjab Police to clarify the situation regarding security cover in Moga district. The court is also examining broader security policies in Punjab, as multiple petitions have been filed regarding inadequate protection for individuals with perceived threats. Singh's plea highlights concerns over political motivations in security allocations, particularly after a protest at his residence led to vandalism and threats against him and his family.
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The court's scrutiny of police security allocations may lead to changes in how security is provided to public figures in Punjab, affecting those with genuine threats.
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