THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: ADGP MR Ajith Kumar, overseeing law and order mandates Friday parades for VIP duty officers. They must attend VIP security classes, anti-sabotage checks and two hours of weapons training.

Previous leniency in Friday parades for VIP duty officers changed due to recent police negligence. Rapid Response and Rescue Force (RRRF) officers in Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam districts failed in their VIP duties last month.

Ministries instructed not to impose permanent duty. Officers shouldn't guard VIPs continuously for over a month. Duty rotation is mandatory. Army guards at ministerial buildings to switch to Secretariat, Legislative Assembly, Raj Bhavan and High Court monthly.

Special measures for VVIP and VIP security in the capital. Plans for a dedicated unit headed by an IPS officer. State Police Chief tasks city police commissioner for detailed study and report.