Uttar Pradesh, December 30: Commenting on security breach allegations by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Lucknow, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said, "Members of Sonia Gandhi family have a habit of going beyond the security cover and visiting places without informing their security officials. Such people have no right to raise questions on their security."

It turned into a huge controversy on Saturday when Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the Uttar Pradesh policewomen had "manhandled" her while trying to stop her from visiting the family of retired IPS officer SR Darapuri, who was arrested during the anti-CAA protests. The Congress leader alleged that policewomen "grabbed her by the neck" and pushed her to the ground during the altercation, and she finally reached her destination by hitching a ride on a two-wheeler and then walking the rest of the way. Security breach at Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Residence After SPG Cover Withdrawn, Group Enters Home, Asks for Selfie.

Speaking about the situation in UP and how protesters were manhandled by the police, Gandhi says, "State government a d state police have taken several steps which are not legal and which have led to anarchy.

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According to an NDTV report, the Central Reserve Police Force or CRPF, which provides security to Ms Vadra after her SPG (Special Protection Group) cover was withdrawn last month, said the police had tried several times to stop her from visiting an arrested IPS officer's house in Lucknow. Earlier this month, unknown people drove a car into Priyanka's house and asked for selfies.

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