Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar Gets Z-category Security
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has been provided a Z-category VIP security cover of armed commandos in view of potential threats.
Sources said, “The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has entrusted the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) with providing a contingent of about 40-45 personnel for the task.” The CRPF commandos would soon take over his security. Over three dozen armed CRPF commandos will be guarding Kumar.
As per PTI, the extended security cover will be provided to Kumar during his journey across the country, round the clock and at the time of his stay in Delhi and at his office. “The armed commandos will accompany the CEC during his travels across the country,” sources were quoted as saying.
The move to provide a security cover to Kumar came after a threat perception report, prepared by central security agencies, recommended a strong cover for the Chief Election Commissioner.