Nephew Jagat given Capt’s security cover

Police today suspended Singh. An Information and Public Relations Department release said: ‘‘Taking a serious view of the incident (which) occurred at Manali on December 31, the Police Department has placed constable Gurjit Singh under suspension… Departmental inquiry has been initiated against him and a case … has been registered against him.’’

While a section of the police sought to defend the security granted to Jagat, some questioned PP gunmen were being deputed for a Rajasthan MLA’s security. ADGP Security R.K. Gupta refused comment but other officers said Jagat used to travel in Punjab, was a relative of the CM and could have a threat perception. Former CM Badal’s relatives too had security.