PM's security breach: Modi stranded as farmers block flyover in Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit was cut short as a "major security lapse" stranded him on a flyover for 20 minutes due to a blockade by protesters, prompting the Union Home Ministry to seek an immediate report from the state government and strict action against those responsible. Here are pictures from the spot.

PM Modi stranded for 20 mins as farmers block flyover

In a major security breach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy was stranded for nearly 20 minutes on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur, Punjab. Credit: Twitter/@blsanthosh

Modi landed in Bathinda and had to take the road to the National Martyrs Memorial at Hussainiwala in Ferozepurb because of inclement weather. Credit: PTI Photo

When the convoy reached near village Piareana on Ferozepur-Moga road, around 30 km away from the National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala, some protestors blocked the road following which the PM's cavalcade was halted on a flyover for 15-20 minutes. Credit: Twitter/@blsanthosh

Farmers are seen staging a protest to block Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cavalcade, in Ferozepur. Credit: PTI Photo

Prime Minister cut short his trip and headed back to Bhathinda airport due to this security lapse. The incident triggered a major political row as the BJP alleged the ruling Congress in Punjab

Farmers are seen shouting slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ferozepur, Punjab. Credit: AFP Photo

On the defensive, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi at a press conference denied there was any security lapse or political motive behind it and said his government was ready for an inquiry. Credit: PTI Photo

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