VIP security for ex-J&K guv, BJP leaders

In addition, over a dozen BJP leaders in West Bengal, where incidents of poll-related violence occurred, have also been provided security cover of the central force.

The government has accorded ‘Z’ category security to Shaurya Doval, son of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and has upgraded former Jammu and Kashmir governor NN Vohra from ‘Y+’ to the top level of ‘Z plus’, a home ministry official familiar with the matter said.Under Z-category, Shaurya Doval will be provided a round-the-clock security shield by 15 to 18 commandos of the CISF.

The official said the intelligence agencies had carried out a threat perception on Shaurya Doval, who is associated with think tank India Foundation, and found that he faces threat from forces “inimical to his father”. (AFP File)

The official said the intelligence agencies had carried out a threat perception on Shaurya Doval, who is associated with think tank India Foundation, and found that he faces threat from forces “inimical to his father”.

In addition, over a dozen BJP leaders in West Bengal, where incidents of poll-related violence occurred, have also been provided security cover of the central force.