Patna, Apr 18 (PTI) The Bihar government has heightened security arrangements for Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, officials said on Saturday.
Both the deputy CMs will now be provided Z category security cover, according to a notification issued by the state’s home department.
The decision was taken after the department reviewed the security apparatus of Choudhary and Yadav, an official said.
The Z category security comprises a dedicated team of trained personnel, equipped with advanced weapons.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is now a member of the Rajya Sabha, was recently provided Z-plus security cover by the state government.
“Z-plus is the highest level of security provided by the government,” the official said.
Bihar got its first BJP-led government on April 15, with Samrat Choudhary taking oath as the chief minister.
The state government also accorded Z category security cover to Nishant Kumar, JD(U) leader and son of Nitish Kumar, another notification said.
However, the government downgraded the security cover of senior BJP leader and former deputy chief minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, who was earlier enjoying Z-plus security.
“Sinha will now be provided Z security cover,” it said.
The home department also decided to enhance the security cover of senior JD(U) leader and former minister Sharwan Kumar. Kumar will now be provided Y-plus security, the notification said. PTI PKD RBT
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