Delhi CM Atishi gets 'Z' category security

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday accorded 'Z' security cover by Delhi Police, days after she was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi. Notably, Atishi was on Saturday provided security cover, which include a pilot, in her convoy by the Delhi Police.

According to protocol, Delhi’s chief minister is entitled to ‘Z’ category security cover on the directions of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Delhi Police deploys 22 personnel in shifts



for a ‘Z’ category protectee.

The 'Z' category security also include PSOs, escorts and armed guards. Delhi Police said her security may be further reviewed by central agencies on the direction of MHA after threat assessment.

Earlier in the day, the Delhi government led by Atishi decided to increase minimum wages of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers to Rs 18,066, Rs19, 929, and Rs 21,917 per month respectively.