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Business News/ News / India/  Assam CM Himanta Biswa gets Z-plus security, govt upgrades protection cover
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa gets Z-plus security, govt upgrades protection cover

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was accorded a 'Z' category security cover of CRPF in 2017

Assam CM Sarma, 53, has been enjoying a Z category cover provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) VIP security unit for his travel in the north eastern states till now. (ANI)Premium
Assam CM Sarma, 53, has been enjoying a Z category cover provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) VIP security unit for his travel in the north eastern states till now. (ANI)

New Delhi: The Union government has upgraded the security cover of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to the top category of Z-plus, news agencies reported.

After a recent security review, the CRPF has been directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to upgrade his security to the top category of Z-plus on an all-India basis, the officials said.

Sarma, 53, has been enjoying a Z category cover provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) VIP security unit for his travel in the north eastern states till now.

As per the 'Z ' category security protocol, over 50 commandos would accompany the Assam CM whenever he travels anywhere within the country.

Sarma was accorded a 'Z' category security cover of CRPF in 2017. Under earlier security arrangements, the 'Z' category security was being provided to Sarma within the state.

 

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Published: 14 Oct 2022, 12:13 PM IST
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