J&K Security Wing Flags Security Breach By Deputy CM, 'Tell Him (DGP) To Discuss With Me, Not The Press’: Deputy CM Hits Back

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s Security Wing has issued notices to Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, raising concerns over a breach of security protocol. Sources informed Republic World that the Security Wing has flagged two instances where the Deputy CM allegedly violated established security guidelines. 

J&K Deputy CM Returns Pilot Vehicles, Cites Slow Speed: Security Wing

Sources have informed Republic that two incidents have come to the fore where the Deputy CM has left his official vehicle and have boarded a private vehicle, which is a breach of protocol. "A few of our pilot vehicles, which are also given to SHOs in Jammu and Kashmir, have also been returned by the Deputy Chief Minister. He has given reason that they aren't speeding up to his cavalcade and are delaying his movement. We are unable to issue obsolete Gypsy for his cavalcade as this could be detrimental to the purpose. We are working to provide a speedy solution," officials from the  Security Wing informed Republic.

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MLAs, Ministers Using Scrap Vehicles While Bureaucrats Get New Ones: Choudhary

Reacting to the notices, Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary hit back, questioning the security arrangements provided to ministers and MLAs. He alleged that Ministers and MLAs were being assigned scrapped vehicles that frequently break down on roads, putting their safety at risk while the bureaucrats are enjoying new vehicles.

Choudhary Slams Security Wing: ‘Tell DGP to Discuss with Me’

Speaking exclusively to Republic, Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary downplayed the issue, stating that the matter should be handled internally. “This is a matter between me and the Security Wing. The DGP should investigate it to ensure there is no security breach. There is a terror threat, and security must be assured for all. This shouldn’t be discussed in the press; tell him to come to me and discuss it,” he said.

Further questioning the security arrangements, Choudhary remarked, “What are they giving us? Old, scrapped vehicles! MLAs and Ministers are being given vehicles that break down on roads. Leave them, who cares!”