Vice President's security: CRPF to take charge with Z+ cover after MHA threat reassessment

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to take over the security of the Vice President of India under a 'Z+' category cover, news agency ANI reported citing sources. Armed CRPF commandos from the elite VIP security wing will now be responsible for the close protection of the country's second-highest constitutional functionary, it added. The move comes after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) carried out a fresh assessment of threats based on inputs from the Intelligence Bureau. Following this review, the MHA directed the CRPF to handle the Vice President's personal security. While a verbal order has already been issued, officials said a written notification is still awaited.

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