PM Modi’s convoy stuck on flyover for 20 mins, Punjab govt security lapse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Punjab on Wednesday where he was scheduled to address a mega rally in Ferozepur. On the way to mega rally PM Modi convoy stuck on flyover for 20 mins, Punjab govt security lapse. However, bad weather prevented his chopper from proceeding from Bathinda to the venue of the rally.

According to reports, PM Modi waited for about 20 minutes for the weather to clear out. “Today morning PM Modi landed at Bathinda from where he was to go to the National Martyrs Memorial at Hussainiwala by helicopter. Due to rain and poor visibility, the PM Modi waited for about 20 minutes for the weather to clear out,” a statement from the Home Ministry said. When the weather didn’t improve, it was decided that he would visit the National Martyrs Memorial via road, which would take more than 2 hours.

PM Modi proceeded to travel by road after necessary confirmation of necessary security arrangements by the DGP Punjab Police. “Around 30 kms away from the National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala, when the PM Modi convoy reached a flyover, it was found that the road was blocked by some protestors. The PM Modi convoy stuck on a flyover for 15-20 minutes. This was a major lapse in the security of the PM,” it said.

The PM’s schedule and travel plan were communicated well in advance to the Punjab government. As per procedure, they have to make necessary arrangements for logistics, security as well as keep a contingency plan ready.

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Also, in view of the contingency plan Punjab Government has to deploy additional security to secure any movement by road, which were clearly not deployed, the statement added. After this security lapse, it was decided to head back to Bathinda airport.