Union Minister Chirag Paswan Upgraded to Z Security Level

Union Minister Chirag Paswan's security has been upgraded to the Z category after approval from the Union Home Ministry. This decision was made last week.

Details of the Upgrade

Chirag Paswan, who is the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, will now receive Z-category security from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). This change comes after an assessment by central agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau, which evaluates potential threats.

Unclear Reasons for Upgrade

The exact reasons for upgrading Paswan’s security remain unclear, according to an official. “The orders to provide him with Z category cover were issued on October 10. Previously, his security was managed by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and he did not have Z-category protection, which is the second-highest level of security,” the official explained.

What is Z Security?

Z security is the third-highest level of security in India. It is assigned to ministers and other important figures based on threat assessments. Those receiving Z security are protected by commandos and police personnel, with a total of 22 security personnel assigned to them. If Z security is granted to private individuals, like celebrities, they must bear the costs of their protection.

Categories of Security Cover

In India, there are several categories of security cover for ministers and notable personalities. These categories include:

• X
• Y
• Y
• Z
• Z
• Special Protection Group (SPG)

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The level of security assigned to an individual is based on threat assessments conducted by government agencies and can change over time.