In India, four types of security detail are given to the V.I.Ps who are at high life risks. The categories are: X category, Y category, Z category and Z plus category. In this feature, we will explain the X category security in details.
Let us see what is X category security in India:-
X category is a security detail of 2 armed police personnel. No commando protection is given. Among the two, one is personal security officer (PSO). It is the lowest rank of security.
Who are given X category security?
Generally people in politics or bureaucracy are given various categories of security according to their position and life threats. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) takes the final decision in this matter.
What is the process of giving the security?
The person who is facing a life threat has to file an application to the nearest police station of his/her residence with proof. Intelligence Bureau investigates about the threatening. A committee comprising Home Secretary, Director General and Chief Secretary of the state decides what category security should be given to him/her based on the degree of threat. X category security is the basic level of security that is given when the threat is relatively low. Union Home Ministry approves the security formally at the end of all these processes.
What is the cost of X category security in India?
The cost of X category security in India is approximately ₹ 7 lakh per month.
