Central Government Accords 'Z+' Security Cover to NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: August 21, 2024 20:41 IST2024-08-21T20:40:30+5:302024-08-21T20:41:45+5:30

The Centre has assigned the highest level of armed VIP security cover, Z Plus, to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) ...

Central Government Accords 'Z+' Security Cover to NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar | Central Government Accords 'Z+' Security Cover to NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar

Central Government Accords 'Z+' Security Cover to NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar

The Centre has assigned the highest level of armed VIP security cover, Z Plus, to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) chief Sharad Pawar. The Union Home Ministry has instructed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to extend this enhanced security to the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

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A team of 55 armed CRPF personnel has been designated for this task. According to reports, the decision follows a threat assessment review by central agencies that recommended enhanced security for Pawar. The Z Plus cover will be managed by the CRPF VIP security wing. A CRPF team is currently in Maharashtra to implement the security arrangements.

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