'Rahul Gandhi travels without informing': CRPF flags security protocol breach
What's the story
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has written a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, raising concerns over the violation of security protocols by the Rae Bareli MP. In the letter, CRPF VVIP Security Chief Sunil June said the former Congress president was not taking his security cover seriously and that he would travel abroad "without informing anyone." The letter listed several of Gandhi's foreign tours, including Italy, Vietnam, Dubai, Qatar, London, and Malaysia.
Security concerns
Gandhi violated protocols mentioned in Yellow Book
"In the past 9 months, Rahul violated security protocol during 6 foreign tours. All these 6 foreign tours were done without informing the security agency, due to which the security agency had to face big problems," the letter reportedly said. The CRPF letter also pointed out that Gandhi has violated protocols mentioned in their Yellow Book.
Letter
Security breach incidents
The development comes on the heels of a security breach during Gandhi's visit to Rae Bareli. During the visit on Wednesday, Gandhi was met with protests and hostility by BJP workers who blocked the roadway and yelled slogans such as 'Rahul Gandhi, go back.' Gandhi's convoy was stuck on the highway for around 15 minutes. An unidentified man had also hugged Gandhi, who was on a bike, during a Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar last month.
Twitter Post
Unidentified man slapped by Gandhi's security
That one Red shirt guy came and Kissed RG on cheeks.
— Sameer Narayan (@SameerNarayan2) August 24, 2025
The security personnel slapped him in return🤣.
Stop these Thirst trap videos now please😭.
The best part about the Bike Yatra is Fathers has brought their kids to say Hello to RG on their Bikes. pic.twitter.com/sV8XmgNkz1
Recent incident
Gandhi enjoys Z+ protection cover
Gandhi comes under the VVIP category and enjoys Z+ protection cover. According to security procedure, VVIP people like him, who are protected by Z plus Advanced Security Liaison (ASL), must notify their security agency 15 days before embarking on a foreign tour. This security cover consists of approximately 55 security professionals, including National Security Guard commandos.