In India, security cover is offered to recognised personalities whose lives are at jeopardy owing to their work or popularity. Different sorts of security are supplied depending on the information provided by the intelligence agency in order to safeguard them from such anti-social forces.
After assessing the dangers, the security category is separated into five groups and assigned to a person. X, Y, Z, Z+, SPG, and more security classifications are available.
Such security is available to VIPs and VVIPs, athletes, entertainers, and other high-profile or political figures.
While Z+ is the highest level of protection, the most powerful people in the country, including current and previous prime leaders, receive additional SPG covering.
Security Provisions in India
- In India, security is provided to high-risk individuals by the police and local government.
- The level of security needed by any individual is decided by the Ministry of Home Affairs, based on inputs received from intelligence agencies which include the IB and R&AW.
- Individuals such as PM, home minister, and other officials such as the National Security Advisor generally get security cover because of the positions they occupy.
- In addition to this, persons who are believed to be under threat also receive security cover.
What is ‘Z’ Category Security?
In India, the category covers are X, Y, Y-plus, Z, Z-plus, and SPG (Special Protection Group).
- X Category: The protectee gets one gunman. Protectees in the Y category have one gunman for mobile security and one (plus four on rotation) for static security.
- Y Plus category: It receives the cover of two gunmen (plus four on rotation) for mobile security, and one (plus four on rotation) for residence security,
- Z Category: It has six gunmen for mobile security and two (plus 8) for residence security. They get 10 security personnel for mobile security, and two (plus 8) for residence security.
- Z Plus Category: It is provided by National Security Guard commandos whereas t
This kind of security level is given to the Prime Minister of India and former Prime Ministers of India and members of their erstwhile families anywhere in the world as its provide as it provides maximum security. -- The need for the same was felt after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It was formed by an Act of Parliament of India in 1988.
The SPG Group is totally under the supervision of the Central Government. -- The head of the unit, known as the Director is an IPS officer who is responsible for command and total supervision of the unit of the SPG. --More than 4000 persons are always reserved in their rank --As it provides maximum security cover, it is also the most expensive security force compared to others. --As of now, only 6 people have the privilege of providing this type of protection.
It was established in 1988 by an Act of the Indian Parliament.
The Central Government has complete control over the SPG Group. The unit's commander, known as the Director, is an IPS officer who is in charge of the unit's command and overall supervision.
In their rank, about 4000 people are always reserved. It is also the most expensive security force in comparison to others because it provides maximum security cover.
It is higher security coverage just below the SPG.
This security coverage provides a protective cover of 55 member workforce, which includes 10+ NSG commandos + police personnel.
Each commando is professionally trained in martial arts and unarmed combating.
Dignitaries like BJP President Amit Shah, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Union Finance Minister, and a few others have been provided with this security cover.
This is the third-highest level of security in India and the protection cover consists of a 22-member workforce, consisting of 4-5 NSG commandos + police personnel.
Z level security is provided to the people of Delhi Police or Indo-Tibetan Police (ITBP) or CRPF along with an escort car. The people who are given Z security are Baba Ramdev and actor Aamir Khan. Y Level Security
It is considered to be the fourth level of security level in India. -- Here the protection cover consists of an 11-member workforce, consisting of 1-2 NSG commandos + police personnel.
It also provides two Personal Security Officers (PSOs)
There are many people who get this category of security in India.
This is the fifth critical security level in India.
X level protection cover consists of 2 security personnel consisting of armed police personnel
It is provided by 1 Personal Security Officer to different people of the country.
