HC seeks fresh threat assessment for Majithia, orders continued security

Cheema also placed reliance on an internal communication dated January 3 from the Special Director-General of Police (Intelligence), Punjab, to senior police officers. The communication stated that central intelligence agencies had received inputs about a terrorist organisation allegedly planning to target Majithia while he was in jail, before bail was granted.

It was argued that Majithia had previously been accorded Z+ security for several years owing to potential threats, and that both the State and the Centre should undertake a fresh evaluation in view of continuing risks. He was also represented by counsel SS Sangha, Satish Sharma and Prince Bharol.

Punjab Additional Advocate-General Chanchal Singla submitted that Majithia was currently being provided 15 security personnel, including house guards and an escort, and was adequately protected. The State, however, told the court that it was not opposed to forming a committee to reassess the threat perception and to place its position on affidavit.

Additional Solicitor-General Satya Pal Jain, appearing for the Union government, also submitted that the Centre was willing to conduct a fresh threat analysis and sought permission to file its report in a sealed cover on the next date of hearing.