Punjab government says Harbhajan Singh security withdrawn after March review
The Punjab government has explained why it pulled state security for Rajya Sabha MP and cricket legend Harbhajan Singh, saying the decision was based on a routine review from March, not politics.
This clarification comes after Harbhajan joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in April and accused the state of acting unfairly, claiming there was no proper threat check.
Harbhajan Singh has Y-category protection
Officials said Harbhajan does not spend much time in Punjab and mostly lives elsewhere, so his security needs were reassessed.
The review found no specific threats, but local police will step in if needed. Plus, he now has Y-category protection from the Ministry of Home Affairs, which is a bigger deal than his previous state cover.
The government also made sure protests outside his home did not cause any harm or property damage.