MoS Nityanand Rai gets 'Z' security

The Union home ministry upgraded the security of minister of state for home Nityanand Rai to 'Z' category on Tuesday, a development which comes after a threat assessment following a recent Intelligence Bureau report. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will provide round-the-clock security cover at the minister's residence during his travel to other states. Earlier, the CRPF used to provide Rai Z category security during his stay and travel in West Bengal. Rai was provided Z category CRPF security cover during the West Bengal polls in 2021 when he was made the BJP's in-charge of the state.

Rai was being given state protection in other states so far.

The armed squad took over the task after the home ministry directed the CRPF VIP security wing to ensure protection for the 57-year-old politician.