NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has stepped up security outside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s residence following an intelligence input of disturbance by right wing groups, sources said on Wednesday.
One platoon of paramilitary, including the local police personnel, have been deployed around Gandhi’s residence, sources said.
Gandhi’s remarks against the saffron party had created ruckus in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Sources said an input regarding disturbance by right wing group members was received on Tuesday after which the security has been increased around the Congress leader’s residence in central Delhi. The police have suspected the people may gather with placard or hoardings outside his residence. The local police has been asked to increase the vigil for 24 hours around his residence, sources said. Gandhi enjoys Z plus security with ASL (advanced security liaison) category under the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel.
On Wednesday, the Delhi BJP leaders and workers staged a protest here over Gandhi’s remarks against the saffron party and sought an apology from him. Protesters gathered near Jaisalmer House and attempted to march towards the Congress HQ on Akbar Road, chanting slogans against Gandhi. with Agency inputs