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Punjab revokes Harbhajan Singh’s security; CRPF protection deployed
Punjab Police withdrew security for Harbhajan Singh at his Jalandhar residence two days after he split from AAP and aligned with BJP. Central forces were then deployed to guard his house as tensions rose following graffiti attacks and political fallout. The move is part of broader security adjustments affecting Rajya Sabha members who changed allegiance.
Why It Matters
This sequence shows central security oversight stepping in amid political realignment and security concerns around prominent figures, highlighting how security provisions are managed during party defection dynamics.
Timeline
7 Events
Pargat Singh comments on security decisions
April 27, 2026
Congress MLA from Jalandhar Cantonment Pargat Singh said the way security cover is increased or withdrawn in Punjab appeared driven by political considerations rather than intelligence assessments.
Tarun Chugh comments on security handling
April 27, 2026
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh criticised the Punjab Police for failing to protect MPs’ residences from attacks by AAP workers, highlighting governance concerns over security handling.
Central security cover; CRPF deployed outside house
April 27, 2026
The central government deputed 10 CRPF personnel outside Harbhajan Singh’s residence and cordoned off the area, following the police withdrawal. The decision to provide central security cover was reportedly taken by the Union Home Affairs department after reviewing his security arrangements.
Punjab Police withdraws security; CRPF arrives
April 26, 2026
Punjab Police reportedly withdrew security cover at Harbhajan Singh’s Jalandhar residence, with 8-10 police personnel deployed earlier. CRPF personnel arrived to take control of security protocols.
Graffiti attacks on Harbhajan’s residence and related sites
April 25, 2026
On Saturday, agitated AAP workers spray-painted the word 'gaddar' on the walls of Harbhajan Singh’s Jalandhar residence. Graffiti also appeared on the main gate of Lovely Professional University campus in Phagwara and on boundary walls in Ludhiana and Chandigarh.
Harbhajan Singh snaps ties with AAP, aligns with BJP
April 24, 2026
Harbhajan Singh reportedly snapped ties with the Aam Aadmi Party and aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Raghav Chadha’s security downscaled by Punjab government
April 15, 2026
Raghav Chadha’s security was scaled down by the Punjab government days after he was removed as deputy leader of AAP in the Rajya Sabha and replaced with Ashok Mittal.