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Kangana Ranaut given Y-plus category security by Centre. Here is what it means

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut. (ANI) — Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut. **(ANI)**

1 min read . Updated: 07 Sep 2020, 01:18 PM IST Edited By Staff Writer

The home ministry has decided to accord Ranaut Y-plus category security through one of the paramilitary personnel, a home ministry official said

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has been given Y-plus category security by central security agencies, officials said on Monday.

The decision has been taken in view of a renewed threat to the actor after she spoke about drug use among a section in the film industry following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

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The home ministry has decided to accord Ranaut Y-plus category security through one of the paramilitary personnel, a home ministry official said.

Individuals are given such security on the basis of threat assessment done by central security agencies and is subject to periodic review. High-risk individuals are provided with security by the police and local government.

Depending on the threat perception to the person, the category is divided into four tiers -- Z plus, Z. Y and X

Here is what Z+, Z, Y and X categories of security mean:

Z plus (highest level) - 55 personnel