Punjab Government Withdraws Security Cover To 424 VIPs
NDTV
The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government had been cracking down on VIP culture in the state since coming to power earlier this year.
The Punjab government has withdrawn the security provided to 424 retired police officers and religious and political leaders. Ten personnel tasked with the security of Dera Radha Soami, Beas, have also been withdrawn.
The Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government had been cracking down on VIP culture in the state since coming to power earlier this year.
In April, the government had withdrawn the security of 184 former ministers, MLAs and private protectees. A month earlier, the security of 122 former ministers and MLAs was withdrawn.
Former ministers Manpreet Singh Badal, Raj Kumar Verka, Bharat Bhushan Ashu and the family of former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi were among those whose security was withdrawn.
