Security Breach During Rahul Gandhi Bharat Jodo Yatra In Punjab

Mr. Rahul Gandhi currently has Z+ category security cover, which means he is under the constant watch of eight to nine commandos.

Rahul Gandhi was walking during his pan-Indian foot march, the Bharat Jodo Yatra, when a guy rushed up to him and hugged him, raising questions about his security perimeter. In a video of the incident, a guy can be seen lunging towards Mr. Rahul Gandhi and hugging him from the front as Congress members and security people drag the invader away. Mr. Gandhi then keeps moving forward without stopping.

The event happened a few weeks after Congress expressed worries about Mr. Rahul Gandhi security, alleging multiple breaches. He was subject to increased security demands from the grand old party. The Center and security personnel retaliated, claiming that Mr. Rahul Gandhi had violated his security cover more than 100 times since 2020.

On his way to Kashmir, where his yatra will come to an end, Rahul Gandhi reached the border state of Punjab, which is considered a critical area by security officials.

An official has stated that the specifics surrounding night halts are still being worked out as part of a compressive security study.

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On January 25, the 52-year-old Congress leader is slated to raise the flag in Banihal, in the Ramban district of Jammu & Kashmir, and two days later, on January 27, he is expected to enter Srinagar via Anantnag.

According to the schedule, Mr. Rahul Gandhi would arrive in Lakhanpur on January 19 and, after spending the night there, leave Kathua’s Hatli Morh the following morning. At Chadwal, it will once more stop for the night. It will begin early on January 21 from Hiranagar to Duggar Haveli and continue on January 22 from Vijaypur to Satwari.

Security organisations have advised Rahul Gandhi to avoid specific sections of the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Kashmir.

“A thorough plan has been implemented to safeguard him, and it has been recommended that he avoid walking certain distances and instead travel by automobile,” a

The insider also said that specifics of night halts are still being worked out as part of a compressive security study.

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