Threat alert prompts tighter security for MLA Mamman Khan
Gurugram, Sept. 23 -- Security for Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been enhanced after Haryana Police received intelligence inputs about a potential threat to his life, officials said on Monday.
Officials stated that Khan, who was at his residence in Bhadas village in Nuh, was shifted to his Gurugram residence around 1 am on Sunday under heavy security following the alert.
At least 16 Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos have been deployed round the clock due to the hiked threat perception.
Khan, the representative for the Firozpur Jhirka assembly seat, was previously named as an accused in the Nuh communal riots of July 31, 2023. A senior police official familiar with the matter revealed that the threat emerged during the investigation of a Gurugram case.
"Some suspects were being quizzed from whom we got a piece of information. The information was further developed on the basis of which the security was enhanced," the official cited above said.
A senior Gurugram police officer added that a jailed gangster had instructed his associates to conduct reconnaissance on Khan's movements and vehicles. "Some of ground-level workers had even started gathering information. We are working to nab all those involved in monitoring his movements as soon as possible," the officer stated.
Krishan Kumar, Public Relations Officer of Nuh police, confirmed the security upgrade but declined to specify the nature of the threat or identify the gangster. "Security cover to the MLA was already provided as per protocol. However, after receiving an alert about a threat to his life, the security deployment for his protection has been enhanced," Kumar said. Gurugram police, the crime branch, and the special task force are jointly investigating the alleged conspiracy.
Khan, however, downplayed the situation. "Periodic review of my security takes place and the same had happened late Saturday night after which my security arrangements were further tightened by officials. I don't feel under any threat," he said....
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