The central government has extended 'Y' category armed security cover to senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, with the protection team deployed from May 19, an official confirmed in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Security Details
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) assigned the security cover, to be provided by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), a central armed police force responsible for safeguarding critical infrastructure and protecting high-risk individuals. This decision followed a security assessment report by the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
Under the 'Y' category, the protectee is typically assigned a team of armed personnel providing round-the-clock security. Sources indicated that the decision to secure Dastidar, who represents the Barasat constituency in West Bengal, was taken after a thorough review of her threat profile.
Periodic Review
Officials noted that the security cover would be subject to periodic review to reassess the threat level and adjust protection as necessary. The deployment marks a significant step in ensuring the safety of the parliamentarian amidst evolving security concerns.
