Govt likely to use SPG Act in PM Modi security breach incident

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The Union government is considering using the Special Protection Group (SPG) Act against Punjab Police officers in the alleged security breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy in Punjab on Wednesday, Indian Express reported on Thursday. 
 
In a “major security lapse”, the prime minister's convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters near Ferozepur on Wednesday, following which he had to return from poll-bound Punjab without attending any event, including a rally in Ferozepur.
 
The Union Cabinet is learnt to have discussed on Thursday the issue, with several ministers expressing concern over the development