After fresh intel inputs,Sajjan’s security increased

The decision was taken after the MHA asked for a report from the Special Cell of Delhi Police. “We have to submit a report on a routine basis to the MHA. While analysing his security,we realised that he was under threat from Punjab militants. So we gave a favourable report. The MHA took the decision accordingly,” said a senior police officer.

Kumar is facing trial for the killing of six persons by a mob in Delhi during the riots. CBI had filed two chargesheets against Kumar and others in the riots cases,registered in 2005 on the recommendation of Justice G T Nanavati Commission,which inquired into the sequence of events leading to the riots.

“The security around his house changes everyday. More security officials have been deployed,in addition to the personnel sanctioned in the Z-plus category. Some of the personnel have been given automatic weapons,” said the officer.

Recently,intelligence agencies had sounded an alert in the country that members of the banned militant outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) were planning to carry out terrorist activities to renew their demand for a separate state of Khalistan. A patrol van is stationed 24 hours outside Kumar’s house.

In 2010,Kumar had gone missing for a week following issuance of arrest warrants against him by a city court. Delhi Police had suspended his personal security officer (PSO) for laxity in security. Kumar resurfaced later,following a stay on the arrest warrant. Since Kumar lives in Delhi,the security wing of the Delhi Police is mandated to provide him security cover.