SC:ex-judge Indu Malhotra to head probe panel on PM's security lapse

The Supreme Court has appointed former SC Judge, Indu Malhotra, as the Chairperson to head the inquiry committee, along with other members. The inquiry committee will look into the alleged security breach of Prime Minister's Punjab visit on January 5 this year. A three-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana and also comprising Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli, have passed the order on Wednesday.
While pronouncing the order, the CJI Ramana has  said" We appoint a committee headed by Justice (Retired) Indu Malhotra, DG- NIA, DG Security of Punjab and Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana High Court,"  "The terms of reference will be the cause of breach, what are the safeguards required for such safety of the Prime Minister. The committee will submit a report at the earliest," Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said.The  Apex court has passed the order after hearing a petition filed by NGO, Lawyers Voice, seeking appropriate directions and or orders in the alleged security breach of the Prime Minister, who was on his way to Punjab to address a rally.