There was no breach in Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's security during her recent trip to Lucknow, the CRPF said on Monday, blaming her for "violations" for travelling as a pillion rider on a scooter.
The Congress general secretary of Uttar Pradesh (East) was in state capital Lucknow on December 28 and alleged that threats were issued to her security personnel by local police and that she was warned to restrict her movements.
The force, which provides her armed commandos under the 'Z+' category of security cover to her, said the Congress leader undertook "unscheduled" movement without intimation.
Therefore, an advanced security liaison (ASL) could not be conducted, it said in a statement.
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"During travelling the protectee used non-bullet resistant civil vehicle without a personal security officer," the statement said.
"The protectee took a lift in scooty as a pillion rider," it added.
Despite the security constraints, the CRPF provided appropriate security cover, it said.
"Such security lapses are communicated to the protectee and advised for ensuring proper security arrangements," it said.
On Saturday evening, Vadra alleged that she was strangulated by a UP policewoman and was also pushed leading to her falling down as she on the road. She was on her way to meet the family of former IPS officer SR Darapuri, who has been arrested during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
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However, UP police have dismissed the allegations.
(With inputs from PTI)
