Delhi CM Atishi gets 'Z' category security

NEW DELHI: Days after she was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi, police has accorded 'Z' security cover to Atishi, official sources said on Wednesday. Delhi police provided security cover to her on Saturday which included a pilot, in her convoy.
Delhi's chief minister is entitled to 'Z' category security cover on the directions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, as per the protocols.
For a 'Z' category protectee, Delhi police deploys 22 personnel in shifts. The 'Z' category security also include PSOs, escorts and armed guards.
A police source said her security may be further reviewed by central agencies on the direction of MHA after threat assessment.
(With inputs from PTI)