Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi gets Z-category security after recent attack

A day after the attack on his, Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi was accorded Z-category security with CRPF commandos protecting him round-the-clock, officials said on Friday.

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief's car on Thursday came under attack in Hapur while he was returning to Delhi after attending election-related events in western Uttar Pradesh, a week before assembly polls begin in the state. No one was injured in the incident, Owaisi said.

His threat levels were assessed afresh after the incident, said the official while adding that he was granted security at all India-level. Under 'Z' category security, the second highest, CRPF commandos will be deployed for Owaisi's security 24X7. About 16-20 armed commandos will be deployed in shifts. He will also be provided with an escort and a pilot vehicle when he travels by road.