Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been accorded Z-plus security cover by the union government in view of possible threats to his life from within and outside the country after the crackdown on pro-Khalistani elements, officials said on Thursday.
He will be provided security by the VIP protection squad of the CRPF.
The Z-plus security cover will be provided to the 49-year-old AAP leader across the country. Officials said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) cleared the proposal after review of intelligence inputs.
A team of 55 armed personnel from the CRPF will soon be taking over Mann’s security, which includes his official residence and immediate family.
Officials said the Z-plus security cover was recommended by intelligence agencies after a ‘threat perception analysis’ in the wake of Khalistani activities in Punjab besides the arrest of Amritpal Singh, who was arrested by Punjab Police.
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