The spokesperson said the governor has directed officials to identify “any lapses on the part of security agencies regarding ensuring security of political people”. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur echoed the family. The BJP leader said around 40 BJP men were among hundreds whose security was withdrawn in recent weeks. “Not long ago senior BJP leaders were bragging about how undeserving people had had their security withdrawn in J&K. “The decision smacks of political conspiracy to sabotage election process and jeopardize the personal safety of political leaders,” the letter said.

Source: The Telegraph May 05, 2019 20:37 UTC