Following the alarming assault, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to receive enhanced security soon. The Ministry of Home Affairs is expected to reassess the security measures for Gupta after she was attacked during ‘Jan Sunwai’ at her residence on Wednesday. The type of security cover Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta currently has and the potential upgrade are under discussion. Below, you can also find details on the estimated monthly costs of each security cover to the exchequer.
Types Of Security And Approximate Cost Monthly
Z+
Z
Y+
Y
X
Monthly Cost For Security Cover
According to available reports, approximately ₹15-20 lakh is spent monthly on Z-category security, while Z-plus security costs around ₹40-50 lakh per month.
What Kind Of Security Cover Does Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Get?
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is currently under ‘Z’ category security provided by the Delhi Police, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines. These guidelines, detailed in the ‘Yellow Book,’ outline protection protocols for VIPs and VVIPs.
‘Z’ and ‘Z+’ Category Security And It’s Expenses
Currently, 4 to 6 NSG commandos, along with Delhi Police personnel, are assigned to the Delhi Chief Minister’s security. Additionally, ITBP or CRPF personnel are included in the ‘Z’ category security detail. According to the ‘Yellow Book’, a person with ‘Z’ category protection is assigned 22 to 25 personnel, which includes personal security officers, escorts, watchers and eight static armed guards. A ‘Z plus’ protectee has double the number of personnel in ‘Z category’, along with enhanced security arrangements for their residence and cavalcade.
Which Category Will Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Get?
Following the incident, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s security cover may soon be upgraded to Z-plus, according to police sources cited by The Indian Express. The Delhi Police security unit is tasked with providing protection to the Chief Minister and cabinet ministers.
