Newly elected MP Kangana Ranaut allegedly slapped by CISF guard at Chandigarh Airport

In a startling incident at Chandigarh Airport, newly elected Member of Parliament and actress Kangana Ranaut reported that she was slapped by a CISF guard. The incident occurred on Thursday as Ranaut was en route to New Delhi for a party meeting. The actress, who recently won the Mandi constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections on a BJP ticket, has called for strict action against the guard involved.

Details of the Incident

According to reports from ABP News, a female CISF guard named Kulwinder Kaur allegedly slapped Ranaut during a security check. The confrontation is said to have stemmed from previous comments made by Ranaut regarding the 2021 farmers’ protest, which had become a highly sensitive and divisive issue. After the incident, Ranaut took to social media to inform her followers that she was safe despite the altercation. She recounted that the guard not only hit her but also hurled abuses during the confrontation at the airport.

Background and Reaction

The incident quickly garnered media attention upon Ranaut’s arrival in Delhi, where she was met by a throng of journalists. However, she refrained from commenting further about the altercation at that time. The incident has sparked a wave of reactions, given Ranaut’s controversial stance on various social issues, including her remarks during the 2020-2021 farmer agitation against the three farm laws. During this period, Ranaut was involved in a controversy for misidentifying a woman farmer from Punjab as Bilkis Bano, an activist known for her involvement in the anti-CAA protests at Shaheen Bagh.

Inquiry and Official Response

Following the incident, an inquiry committee composed of senior CISF officers was established to investigate the matter further. The details of the incident are still being examined, and the CISF has yet to release a formal statement regarding the altercation.

This incident raises significant concerns about the security protocols and the treatment of high-profile individuals at public facilities. It also highlights the ongoing tensions stemming from political and social issues that can manifest in unexpected and violent ways. The outcome of the investigation will be crucial in determining the implications for security personnel and their interactions with public figures.