CISF increases 'additional reserve' personnel in CEC Gyanesh Kumar's 'Z+' category security
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's Z-plus security has been strengthened at his New Moti Bagh residence and Election Commission headquarters following protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Protesters previously attempted to enter Kumar's New Moti Bagh colony, prompting security agencies to reassess threats after the Opposition, led by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, demanded his resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities.
- Kumar already receives Z-plus coverage, typically involving more than 55 personnel. Officials stated, "We had to assess all the threats and increase the security cover," adding pickets near his home.
- Security has significantly intensified at New Moti Bagh, with commandos stationed round the clock and strict identification checks now required for visitors. A staffer said, "We have never seen so much security here."
- From October 8 to 12, the Ministry of Home Affairs has made 221 companies of Central Armed Police Forces—around 23,000 personnel—available to Delhi Police to manage ongoing protests and maintain law and order.
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Amid SIR protests, Gyanesh Kumar's security strengthened outside his home, EC office
Security around Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been strengthened after protests over the Special Intensive Revision reached his Delhi residence. Additional CISF reserves, police and central forces have been deployed as a precaution amid threat concerns.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s security cover increased amid protests over alleged vote irregularities
New Delhi, Oct 8: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday deployed “additional reserve” personnel to strengthen ‘Z+’ category security for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The officials said the move comes amid ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The deployment of additional CISF personnel has been stepped up at the Delhi residence of Ku…
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CISF increases 'additional reserve' personnel in CEC Gyanesh Kumar's 'Z+' category security
In response to protests regarding alleged electoral manipulation, additional CISF personnel have been deployed for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This increase in security follows demands for Kumar's resignation from the INDIA alliance, which includes prominent opposition leaders. The protests claim the Election Commission is acting in favor of the government rather than maintaining electoral integrity. However, Kumar's existing Z+ s…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Z+ security strengthened amid protests over SIR
Kumar is already protected under the Z+ security category, the second-highest level of security cover in the country. The only higher category is the Special Protection Group (SPG) protection extended to the Prime Minister and his immediate family.
Protests against the Election Commission regarding SIR are increasing across the country. The opposition has alleged that names of people are being removed from the voter list without reason, while the Election Commission says that duplicate and ineligible voters are being trimmed under this process.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s security beefed up amid INDIA bloc’s SIR protests: What is Z+ cover?
CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Z+ security has been strengthened amid protests by the Opposition INDIA bloc over the SIR electoral roll revision. The move follows protests near his Delhi residence and outside his family home in Agra, prompting a fresh threat assessment, as per a report.
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