The security of Congress MLA Maman Khan, from the Ferozepur Jhirka assembly constituency in Nuh district, Haryana, has been increased. According to police sources, there was apprehension that a gangster might target him. In light of this, security arrangements have been further strengthened.
Chandigarh: The security of Congress MLA Maman Khan, from the Ferozepur Jhirka assembly constituency in Nuh district, Haryana, has been increased. According to police sources, there was a possibility that a gangster might target him. Following this, the MLA's security has been further tightened. According to sources, Maman Khan had received threats previously as well.
Following this threat alert, the number of his security personnel has been increased. Additional guards have been deployed at his Gurugram residence, and the security cordon has also been strengthened during his movements.
Reason for Increased Security
Police sources stated that the MLA had received threats previously. This time, after receiving a threat warning, the number of his security personnel has been increased. Not only have additional guards been deployed at his Gurugram residence, but the security cordon has also been strengthened during his public and private movements.
A senior police officer said, "The MLA already had security, but based on new inputs, the security has been reviewed and further reinforced."
STF Action and Disclosure
Recently, the Special Task Force (STF) arrested an associate of a gangster. During interrogation, the accused disclosed a plan to attack the MLA. Following this, security agencies became alert, and Maman Khan's security was increased. According to sources, when MLA Maman Khan was in Nuh three days ago, a team from Gurugram Police arrived there and brought him to Gurugram under a security cordon. This step was taken to ensure his safety.
MLA Maman Khan, speaking to PTI-Bhasha, stated that he considers the news of increased security a normal procedure. He said, "The police review my security from time to time, and the same has been done this time. There is no talk of any threat or unusual situation." According to him, this step is merely part of the security protocol, and no specific threat has been confirmed.