Weeks After SPG Withdrawal, Congress Alleges Security Breach At Priyanka's Residence

As per party sources, last week a car with five unknown people, had entered the premises of the Congress leader on an SUV without any prior appointment and then sought selfies with Gandhi.

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New Delhi: Days after the Centre withdrew Special Protection Group cover from the Gandhi family, Congress party has filed a complaint with the Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) regarding a security breach at the party’s general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s residence in New Delhi, a week after a car reportedly entered her premises. As per party sources, last week a car with five unknown people, had entered the premises of the Congress leader on an SUV without any prior appointment and then sought selfies with Gandhi. Sources added that an inquiry is being conducted by the CRPF regarding the alleged security breach. This comes days after the Central government recently withdrew the Special Protection Group (SPG) cover given to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The decision was taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) after reviewing the security cover of the three Congress leaders. The Central government has decided to provide them Z plus security, with CRPF personnel now guarding the members of Gandhi family. Also Watch: Security Breach At Congress Leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Residence