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Jharkhand CJP leaders claim they were tailed on Delhi-bound train
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM
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Senior members of the Jharkhand Chief Justice Panel said they sensed being monitored while traveling by train to Delhi, prompting concerns over possible surveillance.
Senior officials of the Jharkhand Chief Justice Panel reported that they observed individuals appearing to follow them on a train heading to Delhi. The leaders said the alleged surveillance was continuous, creating a sense of unease during the journey. They have not disclosed the identity of the persons they believe were tracking them, but indicated that the incident raises questions about the security of high‑profile political figures.
The panel members conveyed their concerns to media outlets, including The Economic Times, seeking clarification from relevant authorities. No formal police complaint has been confirmed, and officials have not responded publicly to the allegations at this stage.
The incident comes amid heightened sensitivity around the movement of political leaders across states, with security protocols often scrutinised. Observers note that any perceived breach could prompt a review of escort arrangements for senior politicians traveling on public transport.
While the leaders have called for an inquiry, the matter remains under discussion, and further details are awaited from law‑enforcement agencies.
The panel members conveyed their concerns to media outlets, including The Economic Times, seeking clarification from relevant authorities. No formal police complaint has been confirmed, and officials have not responded publicly to the allegations at this stage.
The incident comes amid heightened sensitivity around the movement of political leaders across states, with security protocols often scrutinised. Observers note that any perceived breach could prompt a review of escort arrangements for senior politicians traveling on public transport.
While the leaders have called for an inquiry, the matter remains under discussion, and further details are awaited from law‑enforcement agencies.