Security of S Jaishankar enhanced with two bullet proof vehicles

NEW DELHI: The Union Home Ministry has enhanced the security of Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Along with the Z category security, two more bulletproof vehicles have been included to his convoy. Security at his Delhi residence has also been strengthened. Sources close to the incident said that the central intelligence agencies had reviewed Jaishankar's security and bulletproof vehicles have been included as per their instructions.

The CRPF is providing Z category security to Jaishankar. 33 commandos have been deployed for this. Z category is the second highest security in the country. This security is provided to high-ranking politicians, celebrities and others who face major threats. Usually, there are 22 security personnel in the Z category. This includes four to six NSG commandos, local police, at least one bulletproof vehicle and escort vehicles.

Jaishankar's security has been enhanced in the wake of the India-Pakistan tensions. He is being provided security by the VIP Security Wing of the CRPF. The VIP security wing includes Z Plus, Z, Y, Y Plus and X. Around 200 people in the country currently receive VIP security from the CRPF. These include Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi MP and Priyanka Gandhi MP.