SPG commando, part of Sonia Gandhi's security cover, goes missing from 10 Janpath; Delhi Police in a tizzy

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New Delhi: Rakesh Kumar, a Special Protection Group (SPG) commando deployed at Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's 10 Janpath residence, has gone missing, leaving the security agencies in a tizzy.

According to Jansatta.com, the SPG commando is missing since September 3, and the Tughlak Road Police team has begun a massive search for him.

However, all efforts by the Delhi Police have not yielded any results so far.

The SPG commando was not 'on duty' the day he went missing from Sonia Gandhi's residence.  

The Delhi Police search team is now trying to figure out why he came to duty in 'uniform' on the day he was put off the daily roster. 

Delhi Police is taking the matter seriously since it involves the security of Sonia Gandhi - a VVIP SPG protectee.

The 31-year-old missing SPG commando has been residing in a rented flat in Sector 8 of Dwarka along with his family.

Rakesh Kumar's father had lodged a missing person complaint with the Delhi Police after which the matter came to light.

According to initial investigation, Rakesh Kumar had reported to duty on September 1 and even met his colleagues deployed at Sonia Gandhi's residence.

He left the premises around 11 am and did not carry his service revolver.

Since he was also not carrying his mobile phone, no contacts could be made with him afterwards.

His family members have ruled out any enmity or personal feud with any one. 

When he did not return home on September 2, Rakesh Kumar's family members assumed that he must have gone to meet a friend and stayed at his home.

Still clueless about him, his family reported the matter to senior authorities posted at the 10 Janpath residence on September 3.

A formal inquiry began after his family lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police.