Prayagraj: 40 police personnel found missing from VIP duty, Commissioner orders immediate transfer
In Prayagraj, 40 police personnel were found absent from their assigned VIP duties during a program held at the High Court on September 14. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event. Taking strict action against the negligence, the Police Commissioner has ordered all 40 personnel to be transferred to the police lines.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVA significant lapse in VIP security arrangements has been reported in Prayagraj. On September 14, a special event was organized at the Allahabad High Court, which was also attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Elaborate security measures were put in place for the occasion, involving the deployment of a large number of police personnel.
However, it was discovered that 40 police officers assigned to security duties were absent from their posts during the event. Viewing this negligence with extreme seriousness, the police administration has taken immediate disciplinary action. The Police Commissioner has issued an order transferring all 40 of these personnel to the police lines.
According to reports from the Amar Ujala network, the absence of these officers during VIP duty is being treated as a clear case of indiscipline. Adherence to security protocols is mandatory during events attended by the state's leadership, yet these personnel failed to fulfill their assigned responsibilities.
This action serves as a stern warning to the rest of the police force. Such negligence will not be tolerated within the department, especially when the matter concerns the security of the state's top leadership. Concerned officials reached this decision after reviewing the duty roster.
Those transferred to the police lines are now required to report to the headquarters immediately. A departmental inquiry may also be initiated against them to determine their whereabouts during the duty hours and the reasons for their unauthorized absence.
The Prayagraj Police Commissionerate is striving to maintain complete transparency in this matter. Instructions have been issued to ensure stricter monitoring during duty hours in the future to prevent any lapses in security.
This incident has raised questions regarding the implementation of security protocols. The administration is now focused on ensuring that security arrangements remain airtight for future VIP events and that no personnel abandon their responsibilities.