Z Vs Z+ Security: What is the difference between Z and Z+ Security? How many soldiers are deployed?
Z Vs Z+ Security: After the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the central government has increased her security. According to the report, the Central Reserve Police Force has also been deployed in the Z+ category security of Rekha Gupta. Till now, Delhi Police personnel have been deployed for her security. Under the Z Plus category security, a total of 58 security personnel will be deployed for the security of CM Rekha Gupta. Along with this, there are two scouts, a pilot, a bulletproof car, and a convoy of security personnel. Let us know the difference between the Z and Z Plus category security.
Difference between Z and Z+ category security
Point Z Security Z+ Security
Total security personnel: Approximately 22 security personnel. Approximately 55 security personnel
Security Agency Mainly CRPF Mainly NSG+ CRPF
Coverage of Politicians, high-profile businessmen, judges, or witnesses who have a medium. Apart from the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, Supreme Court Judges, and big political leaders, who are considered to be at the highest risk.
Personal Security Officer (PSO) 4-6 PSOs 10 to 12 PSOs
Convoy Limited, usually 1–2 vehicles. Large convoy, includes multiple vehicles, escort, bulletproof, and pilot vehicles
Level Third Largest security cover (X → Y → Z → Z+) Largest and most stringent security cover
Cost Approximately ₹15–20 lakh per month, 25–30 lakh+ per month
When did the X, Y, Z, Z+ security categories start?
The X, Y, Z, Z+ security category started in the 90s. A standardized security system was created in the wake of the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984, the increasing number of terrorists and VIP personalities in Punjab and Kashmir.
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