India News | Security Seems to Be Reward for Loyalty Rather Than Objective Decision: Omar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. These days security seems to be a reward for loyalty rather than an objective, need-based decision, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday, after Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead.
Srinagar, May 29 (PTI) These days security seems to be a reward for loyalty rather than an objective, need-based decision, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said on Sunday, after Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead.
The 27-year-old singer was attacked a day after the Punjab government withdrew his security cover.
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"There is a reason why security provided to people should be based on an objective threat assessment & not based on personal likes & dislikes. These days security seems to be a reward for loyalty rather than an objective, need based decision #moosewala,” Abdullah tweeted.
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