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MHA orders central deputation for 3 West Bengal IPS officers after attack on JP Nadda’s convoy

Nadda’s convoy was allegedly attacked and several BJP leaders including Kailash Vijayvargiya were injured when protesters pelted stones at their vehicles at Diamond Harbour. 

MHA orders central deputation for 3 West Bengal IPS officers after attack on JP Nadda’s convoy

New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday called three IPS officers on central deputation for the alleged lapse in security of BJP president JP Nadda, according to ANI. The three senior officers Rajiv Misra, Praveen Kumar and Bhola Nath Pandey were responsible for the BJP chief’s security.

Nadda’s convoy was allegedly attacked and several BJP leaders including Kailash Vijayvargiya were injured when protesters pelted stones at their vehicles at Diamond Harbour.

Their vehicles were attacked while the two leaders were on their way to Diamond Harbour to meet party workers for the Bengal elections in 2021.

 

Some goons assembled on the road and also tried to block the road to stop Nadda’s convoy from moving ahead. Late, stone-pelting stared.

West Bengal Police on Friday submitted a report to Home Secretary of West Bengal government over the attack on BJP national president JP Nadda’s convoy at Diamond Harbour.

“Yesterday, West Bengal Police provided a car and pilot to Mr Nadda. This was in addition to the escort (vehicle by state, personnel by CRPF) and PSOs (CRPF) he is entitled to as a Z category protectee,” West Bengal Police stated. “Four Additional SPs, 8 Deputy SPs, 8 Inspectors, 30 officers, 40 RAF personnel, 145 constables and 350 CVs were deployed on the route and at the venue.