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West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar gets Z category security cover

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The West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar has been accorded the 'Z' category VIP security cover by the Union government in wake of the "potential threats" to him, an internal note accessed by India Today read. The decision was taken by the Union Home Ministry after consultation with the security agencies.

The Union home ministry has issued an order and directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to take charge of Jagdeep Dhankar's security that will be valid in all parts of the country.

Under the 'Z" category, the West Bengal Governor will have about 8-10 armed security personnel with him when he travels. The paramilitary force will take over the charge soon.