Punjab government directs district authorities to ensure safety of BJP leaders

The Punjab government on Monday directed all deputy commissioners and district police chiefs to ensure safety and security of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders during their scheduled programmes.

The Punjab government on Monday directed all deputy commissioners and district police chiefs to ensure safety and security of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders during their scheduled programmes. This comes a day after a party MLA was allegedly assaulted by a group of farmers protesting against the Centre's farm laws. The order issued by the state home affairs department states that 'additional personnel of the India Reserve Battalion, the Punjab Armed Police and commandos may be sought wherever required'.