23 November,2010 08:16 AM IST | | Atul Krishan
Former OSD to the Prince allegedly had a heated exchange with the security crew while driving in Dwarka
Tempers often run high on the streets of Delhi, where otherwise mild-mannered gentlemen wax wroth once behind the wheels. Now, a former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Prince of Bhutan has alleged he was abused and virtually attacked by some personnel from the Special Protection Group (SPG), while driving in Dwarka. However, the Delhi police only issued them a fine of Rs 100.u00a0
Rocky road: Sanjoy Bhattacharya (above) was returning to his Dwarka
residence from Gurgaon when the incident occurred. Pic/mid day
The incident was reported from Dwarka area of southwest Delhi on November 18.u00a0A police source said that around six to nine SPG officials were travelling in three Tata Safaris and they had a heated argument with Sanjoy Bhattacharya, the former OSD, whose car was going parallel to them.u00a0
"Bhattacharya opposed them for rashly and asked them to slow down. His advice made the SPG personnel angry and they started making obscene gestures at him. They also reportedly tried to bang one of their cars into Bhattacharya's vehicle five to six times. Bhattacharya got scared and he asked his driver to stop the car at a safe distance. The whole incident went on for about 15 minutes. Bhattacharya in the meantime noted down the licence no. of the car (DL2CQ-0523) and called up the traffic control room and SPG control room," said the police source.
"They are not above the law. They were laughing at me, making obscene gestures. They tried to bang their car into mine several times. I was scared of as they were carrying weapons," said Bhattacharya.
Sanjoy Bhattacharya lives in Dwarka sector 9 along with his family. He was returning home in his car after visiting his relative from Gurgaon when the incident occurred.
"I immediately complained to the Home Secretary, Director of SPG and Delhi Police Commissioner. SPG authorities should have contacted me so far but I am surprised that they are taking this matter lightly," said Bhattacharya.
When contacted by MiD DAY, Home Secretary GK Pillai said: "I am not aware of any such complaint and will have to check.
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| The Special Protection Group (SPG) is the executive protection agency of the Government of India. It is responsible for the protection of the Prime Minister of India, other top officials, and their immediate families. The force was established in 1985 after the assassination of Indira Gandhi. |
