Punjab High Court Orders Protection for MP Harbhajan Singh Amid Security Concerns
Ensure no harm to Harbhajan Singh, family, High Court directs Punjab govt
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Punjab government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family following the withdrawal of his security cover. Singh, who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), expressed concerns over threats to his safety amid protests at his residence in Jalandhar.
- 01The Punjab and Haryana High Court has mandated the Punjab government to ensure the safety of MP Harbhajan Singh.
- 02Harbhajan Singh's security cover was withdrawn after he switched from AAP to BJP.
- 03The court has requested a detailed affidavit from the Punjab government regarding the threat assessment that led to the security withdrawal.
- 04Protests and threats against Singh and his family have raised concerns about their safety.
- 05The next hearing is scheduled for May 12.
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On Thursday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the Punjab government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family members. This order came in response to Singh's petition challenging the withdrawal of his security cover after he and six other MPs left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The court, led by Justice Jagmohan Bansal, emphasized the state's responsibility to protect public representatives, especially in light of protests outside Singh's residence in Jalandhar, Punjab. The court has requested a detailed affidavit from the Punjab government explaining the assessment that led to the security withdrawal, which Singh argues exposes him and his family to potential risks. The Punjab government defended its actions as part of a routine security review but was instructed to justify its position formally. The next hearing is set for May 12.
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This ruling underscores the importance of security for public figures, especially in politically charged environments, and may influence how security assessments are conducted in Punjab.
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