EAM Jaishankar's security heightened with additional bulletproof vehicle
PTC News Desk: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has significantly heightened the security of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. According reports, the minister's convoy will now have an additional bulletproof vehicle following a review of the Z category security cover provided to him.
Jaishankar, who currently receives 'Z' category armed protection from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), will now have an enhanced security vehicle for his nationwide movements.
The CRPF made this decision after a recent threat assessment linked to India-Pakistan tensions indicated the need for increased protection.
Notably, in October last year, Jaishankar's security level was raised from 'Y' to 'Z' category. The CRPF had taken over the charge of Jaishankar's security from the Delhi Police. Jaishankar, 69, is currently being provided round-the-clock Z-category security cover by an armed team of CRPF personnel that includes over a dozen armed commandos during movement and his stay across the country.
The CRPF is currently providing VIP security cover to 210-odd protectees, comprising Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, the Dalai Lama and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
The decision to enhance the security for the EAM came following the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after India's decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam Terror Attack.
- PTC NEWS
