Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Haryana Government Gives Gangster-Threat Security to 338 Businessmen
The Haryana government told the state Assembly that 396 people have been given security because of gangster threats.
Most of them, 338 people, are businessmen.
Twenty-five are public representatives, and 33 belong to other groups.
The government pays for security for 366 people.
Twenty people pay for their own security.
For 10 people, the government and the individuals share the cost.
Officials did not reveal the names or other details because that could create more danger.
The information covered security provided between January 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026.
The Haryana government has provided security to 396 people facing threats from gangsters.
Businessmen account for 338 of those receiving protection, while 25 are public representatives.
Another 33 protected people belong to other categories.
Security for 366 people is government-funded, 20 pay for it, and 10 share the cost.
The government declined to disclose names, designations, districts, and deployment details, citing security concerns.
- Who
- The Haryana government provided security to 396 people, including 338 businessmen, 25 public representatives, and 33 people in other categories.
- What
- The government disclosed the number and funding arrangements for security provided to people facing gangster threats.
- When
- The requested period was January 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026; the information was given to the Assembly on Tuesday.
- Where
- The information was presented in the Haryana Assembly.
- Why
- Security was provided because of threats from gangsters, while personal details were withheld because disclosure could create security threats.
Security and Confidentiality
Transparency and Public Accountability
Withholding identities and deployment details
Security and Confidentiality
The Haryana government said releasing names, designations, districts, and security details could threaten the people being protected.
Transparency and Public Accountability
The Congress MLA who asked the question sought these details to understand who received protection and how security resources were distributed.
Who should bear the cost
Security and Confidentiality
The government covers security for most protected people, while some beneficiaries pay all or part of the expense.
Transparency and Public Accountability
The requested information included whether each beneficiary received security at government expense or on a payment basis, reflecting an accountability concern over public spending.
- Total people protected
- 396
- Businessmen
- 338
- Public representatives
- 25
- Other categories
- 33
- Government-funded security
- 366 people
- Payment-based security
- 20 people
- Shared-cost security
- 10 people