'Z+' security cover for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The security cover of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been upgraded by the Central government from the 'Z' category cover in the North-eastern region to 'Z+' category on an all-India basis.

According to Union Home Ministry sources, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which is currently providing Sarma with 'Z' category security, will now provide him with 'Z+' category security.

The decision follows review of Sarma's security arrangement by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in consultation with the CRPF. The MHA has requested the CRPF to provide 'Z+' category security cover to Sarma on all-India basis, said the sources.

It may be mentioned that as per the 'Z+' category security protocol, over 55 security personnel - including 10 National Security Guard (NSG) commandos - would now accompany the Chief Minister whenever he travels anywhere within the country.

Sarma was earlier given 'Z' category security cover of CRPF in 2017. Under earlier security arrangements, the 'Z' category security was being provided to Sarma within the North-East.

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