Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann gets ‘Z-plus’ security cover over ‘possible threats’
1 year, 7 months ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann gets ‘Z-plus’ security cover over ‘possible threats’

Live Mint  

The Central government has accorded the “Z-plus” category security cover to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The “Z-plus” security cover was sanctioned to Bhagwant Mann in view of possible threats to him emanating from the country and abroad. The “Z-plus” security cover has not only been provided to Bhagwant Mann. Such a security cover for Bhagwant Mann was recommended by the Central intelligence and security agencies during the preparation of a 'threat perception analysis' report of the chief minister in the wake of Khalistani activities in the border state, they said.

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Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur may continue to get CRPF Z+ security cover
1 week, 4 days ago

Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur may continue to get CRPF Z+ security cover

Live Mint  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur will continue to be guarded by the Central Reserve Police Force under Z-plus category, sources said on Tuesday. Earlier, a row erupted over a memorial for the former prime minister, with the Congress demanding that Singh's last rites be performed at a place where a memorial could be built later. In 2019, …

CRPF’s Z+ cover to continue for ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s wife: Officials
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1 week, 4 days ago

CRPF’s Z+ cover to continue for ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s wife: Officials

Hindustan Times  

The Central Reserve Police Force Z-plus security cover is likely to continue for former prime minister Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur, officials aware of the matter said on Monday. Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur with her daughter Daman Singh during a ceremony to pay last respects to former PM, at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi on …

Maharashtra Polls: After Baba Siddique's Killing, CRPF To Again Approach Sharad Pawar Over Z+ Security Cover
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Polls: After Baba Siddique's Killing, CRPF To Again Approach Sharad Pawar Over Z+ Security Cover

ABP News  

In the light of recent killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique, the Central Reserve Police Force is planning to again request veteran politician Sharad Pawar to accept the force’s Z plus security cover, sources aware of the matter said. On August 21, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government accorded Z-plus - the highest category of armed VIP security …

Sharad Pawar turns down certain measures under Z-plus security cover
4 months, 1 week ago

Sharad Pawar turns down certain measures under Z-plus security cover

The Hindu  

Nationalist Congress Party-SP chief Sharad Pawar, accorded Z-plus protective cover recently, is learned to have turned down certain measures suggested by security agencies. The Centre accorded him the Z-plus cover of the Central Reserve Police Force's VIP security wing after a threat assessment review by central agencies. The 83-year-old former Maharashtra Chief Minister is learnt to have rejected the proposals …

Row over security upgrade for Bhagwant Mann's wife, opposition questions law & order in Punjab
1 year, 10 months ago

Row over security upgrade for Bhagwant Mann's wife, opposition questions law & order in Punjab

India Today  

A security upgrade for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's wife, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur has fuelled the debate on Punjab's law and order situation. OPPOSITION, MOOSEWALA'S FATHER TARGET BHAGWANT MANN GOVT Reacting to the decision to upgrade the security of CM's family members, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal said, "Punjab is witnessing a new scandal every day. Former cabinet minister …

2,000 more security personnel in Punjab, says CM Mann after meeting with Shah
2 years, 7 months ago

2,000 more security personnel in Punjab, says CM Mann after meeting with Shah

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said about 2,000 additional paramilitary personnel will be deployed across Punjab to boost the security of the state. So I have request the home minister to sanction additional forces for the security of the state," PTI quoted the chief minister who told reporters after his meeting with union home minister Amit Shah. The …

Punjab cops cite Khalistani threat for Kejriwal security, DP says not needed
2 years, 7 months ago

Punjab cops cite Khalistani threat for Kejriwal security, DP says not needed

Hindustan Times  

The police in Punjab have written to the Delhi Police about an increased threat to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal from Khalistani elements, proposing to provide additional security cover to the Aam Aadmi Party convener – an offer that was rejected by the national capital’s force, officials said on Saturday. Delhi Police chief Rakesh Asthana and Punjab Police DGP VK Bhawra …

Z+ Protectee Abhishek Banerjee Urges Kolkata Police to Remove Barricades Outside House; BJP Calls It ‘Drama’
2 years, 10 months ago

Z+ Protectee Abhishek Banerjee Urges Kolkata Police to Remove Barricades Outside House; BJP Calls It ‘Drama’

News 18  

To maintain his ‘Aam Aadmi’ image, All India Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has been urging the Kolkata Police for quite some time now to remove barricades in front of his house in Bhabanipur in order to not “disturb” any commuter or local. A senior police official, on condition of anonymity, told News18 that the Z+ security cover shows …

In Lok Sabha, Amit Shah Justifies Move To Withdraw SPG Cover Of Gandhi Family And Former PM
5 years, 1 month ago

In Lok Sabha, Amit Shah Justifies Move To Withdraw SPG Cover Of Gandhi Family And Former PM

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while speaking in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, picked up the controversial Special Protection Group Amendment Bill issue and said that the original intent of the law, when it was enacted in 1988, was only to protect the Prime Minister and amendments brought in by the Modi government will restore the original intent of the …

CRPF takes over security of Gandhis
5 years, 2 months ago

CRPF takes over security of Gandhis

India TV News  

The CRPF has taken over the security duties of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka on Monday after the Union government withdrew their SPG cover last week, officials said. The Central Reserve Police Force, which has a special VVIP security unit, has been asked to provide a 'Z+' cover to the Gandhi family on an all-India …

Gandhis without SPG cover after 28 years. What it means
5 years, 2 months ago

Gandhis without SPG cover after 28 years. What it means

India TV News  

It will be after 28 years that Gandhis will be without a SPG cover. What it means for Gandhi family: Under Z-plus security, Gandhis will have commandos from the paramilitary force in close proximity besides guards at their homes and wherever they travel in the country. Initially, the SPG Act was initially supposed to provide security to only the prime …

Modi govt withdraws SPG cover given to Rahul, Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi since Rajiv Gandhi assassination, given Z-plus security instead
5 years, 2 months ago

Modi govt withdraws SPG cover given to Rahul, Sonia and Priyanka Gandhi since Rajiv Gandhi assassination, given Z-plus security instead

Op India  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to withdraw Special Protection Group security cover given to the Gandhi family – Congress interim Sonia Gandhi and Gandhi scions Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. According to the reports, the Home Ministry has replaced the SPG category status of the Gandhi family with Z-plus security, which will be now taken over by …

Gandhis’ security protection may be downgraded to ‘Z plus’, may lose SPG cover if Centre accepts intelligence agencies inputs
5 years, 2 months ago

Gandhis’ security protection may be downgraded to ‘Z plus’, may lose SPG cover if Centre accepts intelligence agencies inputs

Op India  

“The intelligence agencies, after a detailed review of threat perception of the Gandhis, have advised downgrading of security protection accorded to them from SPG cover to “Z plus security”, reports The Sunday Guardian. If at all centre accepts the centre’s recommendation, then the Gandhis – Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi would lose their SPG cover and will be …

Centre revises security rules for Gandhis, says SPG will accompany them at all times
5 years, 3 months ago

Centre revises security rules for Gandhis, says SPG will accompany them at all times

India TV News  

The Central government has made some changes with respect to the security cover accorded to the Gandhis. The Parliament had passed the SPG Act in 1988 after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1985. After Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991, the SPG Act was amended, offering SPG protection to all former Prime Ministers and their families …

Amit Shah declines NSG security, to continue with CRPF cover
5 years, 3 months ago

Amit Shah declines NSG security, to continue with CRPF cover

Hindustan Times  

Home minister Amit Shah continues to be protected by the Central Reserve Police Force at his insistence, government officials familiar with the matter said. According to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, after Shah was appointed the home minister in May, the VIP security assessment committee at the ministry of home affairs met to decide who would be …

Manmohan Singh under CRPF's Z+ security cover from Monday
5 years, 3 months ago

Manmohan Singh under CRPF's Z+ security cover from Monday

India TV News  

Days after his Special Protection Group cover was withdrawn, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday got protective cover from CRPF commandos in the downgraded Z+ category. After a routine assessment of the inputs received from all agencies, the Ministry of Home Affairs in August took the decision to curtail Manmohan Singh's SPG security and provide him a Z+ security …

Manmohan Singh continues to have Z+ security: MHA
5 years, 4 months ago

Manmohan Singh continues to have Z+ security: MHA

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday said former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh continued to have Z plus security, a day after The Hindu reported that the Special Protection Group would be withdrawn from his security detail shortly. Dr. Manmohan Singh continues to have a Z+ security cover.” However, the Central Reserve Police Force is likely to take over his …

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