Assam CM Himanta Sarma's security upgraded by Centre

Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier had Z category security (North-east).

Updated on: Oct 14, 2022, 11:55:10 IST

By HT News Desk | Reported by Utpal Parashar | Edited by Swati Bhasin, New Delhi

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's security has been upgraded by the central government. The security has been upgraded from Z category CRPF (northeast) security cover to Z+ category (All India), officials said.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (File)

A statement by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the security arrangement for Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma was reviewed "in consultation with the Central Security Agency". "It has been decided to upgrade his present 'Z' category CRPF security cover in North East region to Z+ category on all India basis," the statement further read.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) - the country's largest Central Armed Police Force - has been requested by the union home ministry to do the needful.

The security covers for VIPs is covered across various categories - X, Y, Y+, Z, Z+. The Special Protection Group (SPG) is the highest-level of security cover given to the prime minister.

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