Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped in Chandigarh airport (File)
Actor Kangana Ranaut, now also an MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, claimed she was slapped at the Chandigarh airport by a paramilitary constable during a mandatory security check.
A constable of the Central Industrial Security Force - the paramilitary force tasked with securing airports across the country, identified as Kulwinder Kaur, said she slapped her for "disrespecting" farmers, sources said.
The actor-politician was travelling from Chandigarh to Delhi to collect Parliament ID cards and the Central Government Health Scheme, or CGHS, card ahead of the swearing-in on Sunday.
Here are the Live Updates on the developing story:
Women Rights Body Chief Rekha Sharma Demands Strict Action Against CISF Constable Who Slapped Kangana RanautNational Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma said strict action should be taken against the woman CISF constable who slapped BJP MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport, reported news agency PTI.
Ms Sharma said it is a serious matter as people responsible for security at the airport are breaching it.
"Strict action should be taken against the lady CISF personnel. We at @NCWIndia have taken up this matter with @CISFHQrs," she said in a post on X.
CISF Constable Who Slapped Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut Suspended
Kulwinder Kaur, the CISF Constable who slapped Kangana Ranaut, has been suspended. The paramilitary force has filed a complaint against her at the local police station, a senior CISF officer said.
Haryana Chief Minister Vows Strict Action Against Constable Who Slapped Kangana Ranaut
Haryana Chief Minister Nayaab Saini called the incident involving Kangana Ranaut "unfortunate". "A probe is underway and action will be taken if someone has done this. But the question is about security and such incidents are unfortunate," he said.
Who Is Kulwinder Kaur, CISF Constable Who "Slapped" Kangana RanautThe woman CISF constable, who reportedly slapped Kangana Ranaut, is from Punjab's Sultanpur Lodhi. She is the sister of a local farmer leader from Punjab - Sher Singh.
"My Mother Was Sitting On Delhi Border...": CISF Constable On Why She Slapped Kangana Ranaut
Kulwinder Kaur, the woman CISF constable who slapped Kangana Ranaut, explained why she "slapped" the actor and said that her mother was one of the farmers camping on the borders of Delhi during the 2020-2021 protests. "She gave a statement that the farmers are sitting there for Rs 100. Will she go and sit there? My mother was sitting there and protesting when she gave this statement..." she said.
Kangana Ranaut Slap-Gate: Actor-Politician Posts Video StatementKangana Ranaut flagged a "shocking rise in terror and violence in Punjab" in a video message she posted on X after the alleged slap at the Chandigarh airport.
Kangana Ranaut Slap-Gate: Farmers On Way To Chandigarh Airport
Farmers are headed to the Chandigarh airport to "felicitate" the CISF constable who allegedly slapped Kangana Ranaut.
"I Was Hit On Face, Abused": Kangana Ranaut After Alleged Slap At AirportActor-politician Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped at the Chandigarh airport today by a woman constable of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) while she was on her way to Delhi.
Kangana Ranaut Allegedly Slapped By Security Staff At Chandigarh AirportNewly elected MP and actor Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force constable in Chandigarh airport, allegedly over "disrespecting farmers".