The Delhi Police stepped up security outside the house of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after receiving intelligence inputs about possible threats from right-wing groups, senior officers said on Wednesday. A senior police officer said that a platoon of paramilitary personnel and several teams of the Delhi Police, from the New Delhi district, were deployed outside his residence. The security was heightened during the afternoon hours after a tip-off was received regarding a possible disturbance in the area, he said. This comes after Rahul Gandhi, in his maiden speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, took a swipe at the BJP, saying those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in “violence and hate”. The party leaders have reacted sharply to the remark, alleging that Rahul Gandhi insulted Hindus.

Source: Indian Express July 04, 2024 18:09 UTC