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.

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