Who Is Kulwinder Kaur? CISF Constable Who Allegedly Slapped Kangana Ranaut

Bollywood actor and newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, was reportedly slapped by The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Constable at Chandigarh airport on Thursday, June 6. The incident has sparked widespread controversy and raised concerns about security protocols and political tensions.

Who Is CISF Constable Kulwinder Kaur?

The CISF constable, Kulwinder Kaur, allegedly slapped Kangana Ranaut due to remarks the actor made during the farmers' protests in 2020. In a viral video, Kaur expressed her anger, stating, "My mother was there," referring to Ranaut's controversial statement that women participating in the farmers' protest were paid ₹100 each to sit on the Delhi borders. 

Kaur, visibly upset, said, "Kangana said women were sitting in the farmers' protests for ₹100. Will she go and sit there? My mother was sitting there and protesting when she made that remark."

Following the incident, Kulwinder Kaur has been suspended and now faces a police case. According to an NDTV report, the constable has been arrested as of June 7, though the official police statement is still pending. CISF, responsible for providing security at airports, has ordered a court of inquiry into the matter. 

Reports indicate that Kaur belongs to a family of farmers and joined the CISF in 2009. She has been with the aviation security group at Chandigarh Airport since 2021 and has no previous record of misconduct. Her husband also works at the same airport.

Reaction from the National Commission for Women

National Commission for Women (NCW) chief Rekha Sharma has called for strict action against Kulwinder Kaur. Sharma stated that the incident is a serious matter, highlighting the breach of security by those responsible for maintaining it. She tweeted, "Strict action should be taken against the lady CISF personnel. We at @NCWIndia have taken up this matter with @CISFHQrs."

It a serious matter as the people who are responsible for the security at airport are breaching the security. Strict action should be taken against the lady CISF personal. We at @NCWIndia have taken up this matter with @CISFHQrs. https://t.co/gYaAeMrdMq

— Rekha Sharma (@sharmarekha) June 6, 2024

The NCW is disturbed by todays’s incident with @KanganaTeam at Chandigarh Airport. We condemn this incident and call for immediate suspension and strict action against Ms. Kaur if allegations are confirmed. A letter has been sent to Director General CISF by @sharmarekha.

— NCW (@NCWIndia) June 6, 2024

Kangana Ranaut's Response

After the incident, Kangana Ranaut shared a video on social media, assuring her well-wishers of her safety. She explained, "I am receiving numerous phone calls from both the media and my well-wishers. Firstly, I want to assure everyone that I am safe and perfectly fine." She recounted the incident, stating that after passing through the security check, a CISF staff member approached her, slapped her on the face, and verbally abused her, citing support for the farmers' protest as the reason.

Shocking rise in terror and violence in Punjab…. pic.twitter.com/7aefpp4blQ

— Kangana Ranaut (Modi Ka Parivar) (@KanganaTeam) June 6, 2024

Ranaut expressed concern about rising terrorism and extremism in Punjab. She emphasised her safety while addressing the incident and highlighted the need for respectful treatment, even for public figures.

Controversial Past Remarks

During the height of the nationwide farmers' protest against the three farm laws in 2020, Kangana Ranaut posted about an elderly woman seen at one of the protests, claiming she was "available for ₹100." The tweet was met with public outrage, forcing Ranaut to delete it. This incident has now resurfaced, leading to the altercation with Kulwinder Kaur.