In Jharkhand, three policemen suspended for lapse in PM's security
The Hindu
Three policemen suspended for security lapse during PM Modi's visit to Ranchi. Woman, Sangita Jha, unexpectedly ran in front of convoy and was taken into custody. PM on two-day visit to Jharkhand to celebrate Birsa Munda's birth anniversary.
Three policemen were suspended for security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ranchi, a police officer said on Thursday.
The action was taken after a woman unexpectedly ran and came in front of PM's convoy while it was on its way to Bhagwan Birsa Munda Memorial Park-cum-Freedom Fighter Museum on Wednesday morning, the officer said.
The woman, however, was immediately caught by security forces deployed for PM's security and taken into custody.
Mr. Modi was on a two-day visit to Jharkhand on the occasion of the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda.
"An ASI and two constables have been suspended for dereliction of duty during the prime minister's visit," a police statement said.
The policemen, who were suspended include ASI Abu Zafar, constable Chotelal Tudu and constable Ranjan Kumar.
The woman, who was caught while breaching PM's security, was identified as Sangita Jha, who was reportedly upset with her husband and wanted to lodge a complaint against him, police said.
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