India, March 28 -- Diesel car ban by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has not even spared vehicles part of PM Narendra Modi's security as the agency turned down requests to extend the registration of three diesel-run specialised armoured vehicles after a 10-year run. The Special Protection Group (SPG), in charge of the Prime Minister's security, had urged the NGT to reconsider its decision as these armoured vehicles are not usually available and are only deployed for security purposes. These armoured vehicles, manufactured by French carmaker Renault, have been in PM's security service since December 2014.

The NGT came out with its order on SPG's plea to extend life of these three specialised armoured vehicles, often spotted among PM Mod...