Published 02:36 IST, November 9th 2019
Home Minister and Defence Minister to get Z+ security
Home Minister and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be provided with Z+ security. Sources also reveal changes could be expected in SPG cover procedures
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As per sources, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be provided with Z+ security. Sources have also revealed changes that could be expected in SPG cover procedures by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Z + category security currently includes 55 personnel including 10 plus NSG commandos and Police personnel.
Gandhi family to lose SPG security
In ar significant development, sources have confirmed that Gandhi family may lose ir SPG security cover. Gandhi family that includes Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vra is likely to be given Z+ security following this. This development comes a month after union government issued new guidelines to SPG.
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Manmohan Singh loses SPG cover
In August, government h withdrawn SPG protection given to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh following a review meeting. However, he continued to get Z plus security provided by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), preferably Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). After Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in 1991, SPG Act was amended to offer SPG protection to all former prime ministers and ir families for at least 10 years.
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Sources also said Z + security would be provided to veteran BJP leers LK vani and Murli Mahar Joshi. However, official anuncement has been me yet.
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Z+ security cover
security system in India is divided into four categories: Z + (highest level), Z, Y, and X. Z+ is highest category security in India. It offers a security cover of 55 personnel, including 10+ NSG Commandos + Police Personnel. Each commando is an expert in martial arts and unarmed combat. Z+ security is provided by NSG commandos equipped with sophisticated MP5 guns, and modern communication ggets. Only 12-17 VIPs in country are provided with Z+ security.
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02:36 IST, November 9th 2019