The development comes close on the heels of a similar move involving Chadha, whose Z+ category security cover by Punjab was withdrawn and subsequently replaced by Central security.

The Punjab government has withdrawn the Y-category security cover provided to Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and Punjab Police personnel deployed at his residence in the Chhotti Baradari locality, Jalandhar, were recalled with immediate effect.

Shortly thereafter, the Centre stepped in to provide security through the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), with personnel now stationed outside his residence.

The state government withdrew the police security cover on Saturday, officials said.…