Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s security upgraded to ‘Z+’

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s security has been upgraded by the central government. The security has been upgraded from Z category CRPF (northeast) security cover to Z+ category (All India), officials said.

As per the ‘Z+’ category security protocol, over 50 commandos would accompany the Assam CM whenever he travels anywhere within the country.

Sarma was accorded a ‘Z’ category security cover of CRPF in 2017. Under earlier security arrangements, the ‘Z’ category security was being provided to Sarma within the state.

Centre upgrades the security of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from Z-category CRPF security cover in the North-Eastern region to Z+ category CRPF security cover on an all-India basis.

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— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2022