S Jaishankar’s security enhanced
The security of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been increased with the addition of two bulletproof vehicles and tighter measures around his residence in Delhi. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has increased the security of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, according to government sources. Two bullet-resistant vehicles have been added following a review of the Z category security cover provided to him. Security measures around his residence in Delhi have also been tightened.
The sources told that a recent review of Jaishankar’s armed security was undertaken by central intelligence agencies. They recommended the addition of bullet-resistant vehicles to his Z category convoy.The security requirements necessitated the addition of two new vehicles that are bullet resistant and this arrangement has been made recently, they said. Jaishankar already has Z-category security, provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commandos. A team of 33 commandos is deployed to protect him round the clock.
This comes amid heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan along the border after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. The Z-category security cover, the second-highest degree of security in India, includes 22 personnel, including 4 to 6 commandos from the National Security Guard (NSG) and local police, along with at least one bulletproof vehicle. It also provides escort vehicles. This level of security is typically assigned to high-profile politicians and celebrities, especially those facing specific threats.
