Prime Minister Narendra Modi  |  Photo Credit: IANS
New Delhi: Amid brewing debate over the recent security breach faced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Punjab, a Khalistani outfit has issued a direct threat to the PM. The group has said that they will not let him unfurl the tricolour on Republic Day, announcing a reward of Rs 1 million for anyone who makes this happen.
Modi’s Punjab visit on January 5 was cut short as he was stranded on a flyover for 20 minutes due to a blockade by protesters.
After the lapse in security, Modi’s convoy decided to return without attending an event at a martyrs’ memorial at Hussainiwala. The prime minister also could not attend a rally in Ferozepur.
Channi has insisted that there was no threat to Modi.The Congress has suggested that the decision to cut short the prime minister’s trip was caused by the alleged thin attendance at his rally.
The Supreme Court has constituted a panel to probe the entire incident.
Further details awaited.