Chandigarh: In a startling incident, newly-elected BJP MP Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped by a female CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) constable at Chandigarh Airport. The altercation occurred during a security check as Ranaut was en route to Delhi. Here are the key points:
- The Slap Incident:
- Kangana Ranaut, the actor-turned-politician, was heading to Delhi on a UK707 flight when the incident took place.
- The constable, identified as Kulwinder Kaur, reportedly slapped Ranaut during the frisking process.
- The provocation behind the alleged slapping incident appears to be Kangana’s controversial comments on Punjabi women who were part of the farmers’ protest.
- Immediate Action Taken:
- The CISF swiftly suspended Constable Kulwinder Kaur pending an investigation.
- An FIR (First Information Report) has been lodged against the constable.
- Visuals from the incident have circulated on social media, showing Kangana surrounded by security personnel at the airport.
- Kangana’s Response:
- Kangana Ranaut alleged that while waiting to pass the CISF officer, the officer approached her, hit her in the face, and started abusing her.
- In a video message after the incident, Kangana stated that the constable claimed to support the farmers, implying that her controversial remarks triggered the altercation.
- Background on Kulwinder Kaur:
- Constable Kulwinder Kaur hails from Sultanpur Lodhi in Punjab.
- Her mother was part of the farmers’ protest, and her brother is a leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee.
- Kaur has been posted at Chandigarh Airport for the last two years, and her husband is also a CISF personnel.
The incident has sparked outrage and calls for action against the constable. As investigations continue, questions remain about the appropriate response to such incidents involving public figures and security personnel.
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