New Delhi: A day after the incident of security breach at Priyanka Gandhi  Vadra’s residence came to the fore, weeks after the SPG cover withdrawal from the Gandhi family, Home Minister Amit Shah termed the incident as an 'unlikely coincidence' and said information about Rahul Gandhi’s arrival in a black car at the same time was received by the guards, but at the same time Congress workers arrived in a similar car. He said, nevertheless, a high-level inquiry in the incident has been ordered and three personnel have already been suspended after the incident.


Shah was speaking during a debate on the on SPG (Special Protection Group) Bill in the Parliament.

“Incident happened on Nov 25. Priyanka Gandhi got information that Rahul Gandhi was coming to meet her in black SUV, but another black SUV came at the same time which had Meerut Congress leader Sharda Tyagi in it,” he said.

“The car and timing were same, such was the coincidence. That's why the car with Sharda Tyagi went in without security check. Then also, we've ordered high-level probe & suspended three officers responsible for breach,” Shah said.

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Meanwhile, Sharda Tyagi, who was in the vehicle which breached security at Priyanka’s residence in Delhi, said, “I didn't know her (Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's) house number and asked about it by calling at Congress office. When I went there, (Security) didn't even care to see who was sitting in the car, barricade was removed immediately and gate was opened.”

“I was born in Congress and I am dedicated to the party. I was deeply anguished to find that security was left on homeguards. I went there for the first time and saw this,” she was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

During the debate in Rajya Sabha, Shah said that amendment in the Act was not brought keeping the Gandhi family in mind. “It's not true that we've brought the SPG Bill by keeping only Gandhi family in mind. Security from Gandhis was withdrawn after the threat assessment analysis even before bringing this bill,” he said.

“This is the 5th amendment in the SPG Act. This amendment is not brought in by keeping Gandhis in mind, but, one thing that I can say for sure is that the previous 4 amendments were done by keeping only one family in mind.”

“Security cannot be made a status symbol. Why demand only SPG? SPG cover is meant for only the 'head of the state', we cannot be giving it to everyone. We don't oppose one family, we are against dynasty politics,” Shah said.

The Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by Rajya Sabha, amid a walkout of Congress from the House.