Amid the raging debate over the breach of security of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while she was heading to the Indira Nagar residence of arrested social worker and former IPS officer SR Darapuri on Saturday,

IG (Intelligence) PK Singh dismissed the claims, saying that there was no breach in the VIP’s security.

Earlier, Priyanka had accused Lucknow Police officials and personnel of manhandling and stopping her from visiting Darapuri’s house in Indira Nagar locality of the state capital,

In a press release, the IG (Intelligence) said that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had Z plus category by ASL (Advanced Security Liaison) manned by CRPF personnel.

“Her visit schedule was communicated to the state authorities and the only programme indicated was visit to PCC office for attending Congress Foundation Day function for which ASL was conducted,” the release said.

It was further stated that CO (Hazratganj) Abhay Mishra visited the PCC office around 8 am to enquire about the Congress leader’s programme details for the day but it was not communicated by her personal staff.

“In the sequence of events on December 28, the security violation occurred by unscheduled movement of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra without intimation as ASL could not be conducted. Vadra used non-BR civil vehicle without any PSO during travelling and took a lift in a scooty as pillion rider,” read the release.

Singh said that despite security constraints, appropriate security cover was provided by CRPF during Vadra’s visit.

“Priyanka had been communicated about the security lapses and advised for ensuring proper security arrangements,” Singh said.

On December 28, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra left the PCC office and reached Lohia Path when her fleet was stopped by Lucknow police. She later the rode pillion of a scooty being driven by a Congress leader to reach the house of Darapuri, where she had to meet the family of jailed social activist for protesting against CAA.

On Sunday, Lucknow Traffic police slapped a fine on the scooty owner and Priyanka for violation of traffic norms on five counts, including violating signal, not wearing helmet etc.

After the news of Priyanka’s face-off with the police went viral on social media, Congress workers highlighted the breach of her security.