The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has nominated Inspector-General of Police (IG) Santosh Rastogi to assist with the probe into the security lapse during PM Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab's Ferozepur on January 5.

IG Santosh Rastogi will assist the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in securing and seizing records of Punjab Police and central agencies in connection with the security lapse. The senior official will further be assisted by seven officers of the NIA, including three DIG-rank officers.