August 18, 2022
1 min read

3 commandos dismissed for lapse in NSA Doval’s security

Doval is provided ‘Z plus’ category armed security by the Special Security Group (SSG) unit of the CISF round-the-clock Central VIP security cover…reports Asian Lite News

Three Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have been dismissed while two officers of the force were transferred following a security breach at the residence of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in February this year, officials said on Wednesday.

The action was taken in the first week of this month following a court of inquiry established by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) into the February 16 incident. Five officers were held guilty on various counts and action was recommended against them.

Three CISF Constables were dismissed from service following a court of inquiry while a Deputy Inspector General and a Commandant rank officer were transferred as part of the action taken by the force.

Doval is provided ‘Z plus’ category armed security by the Special Security Group (SSG) unit of the CISF round-the-clock Central VIP security cover.

The security breach at Doval’s official residence in Central Delhi was reported around 7.30 am on February 16 when a man from Bengaluru attempted to enter through the gate of the premises by driving a red-coloured SUV.

The vehicle was intercepted and the man was nabbed by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel who guards NSA Doval’s house. Later, the Delhi Police arrested the man, identified as Shantanu Reddy, who then claimed he had a chip in his body and was being controlled externally. However, no chip was detected in the MRI scan.

Doval was present at his residence when the incident took place.

According to sources, the CISF had submitted a report to the MHA, in which it was said that the commandos deployed in security should have understood that it could be a “Fidayeen” attack, but the response was not shown in that way. “This is the reason why action against the three commandos was recommended.”

The three commandos, who have been dismissed, were present at the NSA’s residence that day as part of the security detail. (ANI)

ALSO READ-US NSA rules out Biden-Erdogan talks over new NATO bids

Previous Story

US, Taiwan to begin trade talks

Next Story

Anshul Bhatt wins triple gold at U-16 Youth Bridge Championships

Latest from India News

Mamata Banerjee Welcomes Repatriated Fishermen

West Bengal CM meets 95 returned fishermen, highlights India’s humane treatment in contrast to reported mistreatment in Bangladesh…reports Asian Lite News West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with 95 Indian fishermen

Bangladesh Halts Judicial Training in India

Bangladesh Halts Judicial Training in India Amid Supreme Court Directive…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh has cancelled the participation of its judicial officials in training sessions scheduled to be held at the National

Pak-Afghan Tensions Escalate Over Strikes

The airstrikes by Pakistani fighter jets on parts of Barmal district in Paktika province was the second instance in 2024 of Islamabad directly hitting “civilian areas” on Afghan territory…reports Asian Lite News

India Condemns Pak’s Blame Tactics

The airstrikes by Pakistani fighter jets on parts of Barmal district in Paktika province was the second instance in 2024 of Islamabad directly hitting “civilian areas” on Afghan territory….reports Asian Lite News
Go toTop

Don't Miss

India to host SCO NSA meet

The eight-member countries of SCO represent around 42% of the

India’s former envoy to China appointed Deputy NSA

The last Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China