Operation Bluestar chief’s security likely to be upgraded by Centre

Hindustan Times | ByMohan K Korappath, Mumbai
Updated on: Oct 04, 2012 01:01 AM IST

Caught off-guard by the assassination attempt on Lt Gen (retd) KS Brar in London, the Union home ministry is considering upgrading his security.

Caught off-guard by the assassination attempt on Lt Gen (retd) KS Brar in London, the Union home ministry is considering upgrading his security. Home ministry officials said they were not aware of Brar’s visit to London; else security arrangements would have been made. Brar had reportedly informed army authorities in Mumbai about his London visit. The information, however, did not reach the home ministry.

HT Image
HT Image

Brushing aside the security concerns, the retired officer wife, Meena, who returned with him from London on Wednesday said: “That [threat] is always there and will be there. That doesn’t really matter.”

Brar, who arrived in Mumbai with a bandage on his neck, blamed the Punjab government for bringing back militancy by showing leniency towards those who have been convicted. “I don’t know how you can show leniency in such matters,” he said, adding that the Akali government is even erecting memorials of Khalistan commandoes.

Asked if the attack on him was a sign of Khalistan militants regrouping, Brar said: “It is difficult to give an assessment, but there are many pro-Khalistan groups active in London, Canada and even in India.”

Brar, 78, who was attacked and stabbed by four men, believed to be Khalistan sympathisers, on Sunday night in London, fought back, kicking his assailants despite his age. “I’m resting now as there are wounds and a few stitches that have to be removed in due course,” Brar said. “It was a pure assassination attempt on me. Even on Internet there are so many threats being sent to me to say that there have been many attempts on your life but they haven’t succeeded, but the next one will succeed. They’ve been after me.”

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!

Stay updated with all the Breaking News and Latest News from Mumbai. Click here for comprehensive coverage of top Cities including Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and more across India along with Stay informed on the latest happenings in World News.
Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!

Stay updated with all the Breaking News and Latest News from Mumbai. Click here for comprehensive coverage of top Cities including Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and more across India along with Stay informed on the latest happenings in World News.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
SHARE
close
Story Saved
Live Score
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
Get App