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Maharashtra MLAs' security downgraded based on threat reviews.

News in Detail

Security levels are assigned based on the seriousness and immediacy of threats faced by individuals. 

The State Intelligence Department (SID) of the Maharashtra Police conducts periodic reviews and submits reports to the state government. These reports identify individuals at risk due to their roles (e.g., politicians, public figures) or direct threats.

Decision-Making Authority

• At the city level: The Protection and Security Wing of the Mumbai Police decides security cover.
• At the state level: The Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), and Director General of Police determine security levels based on SID inputs.

Security is not permanent. It is upgraded, downgraded, or revoked after periodic threat assessments. For example, the recent downgrade affected MLAs whose threat perception was deemed low .

Security Categories and Coverage

X Category (Likely Threat):

• 24×7 guard (1–2 personnel).
• Most Maharashtra MLAs fall under this category .

Y Category (Continuous Threat):

• 24×7 guard + 3 armed guards outside residence at night.
• Requires 8 personnel (4 per 12-hour shift).
• Commonly assigned to Cabinet Ministers .

Y-plus Category (Grave Threat):

• Armoured vehicle + enhanced personnel.
• Notable recipient: Actor Salman Khan (threats from Lawrence Bishnoi gang).

Z/Z-plus Category (Impending Threat):

• 22 personnel + armoured vehicles.
• Reserved for Chief Ministers (e.g., Devendra Fadnavis) and high-profile individuals (e.g., Mukesh Ambani).

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Source:

INDIAN EXPRESS

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