Chief Election Commissioner Gets Z-Tier Security Amid Threats: Report

The Union government has provided Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with a Z-category security cover of armed commandos in view of potential threats, official sources said today.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has entrusted the Central Reserve Police Force with providing a contingent of about 40-45 personnel for the task, the sources told Press Trust of India.

A threat perception report prepared by central security agencies had recommended a strong cover for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kumar. The move comes amid preparations for the seven-phase general elections that begin on April 19.