Explained: What is Y category security in India

Four categories of security detail are provided to V.I.Ps in India who have high life risks. These are: Z plus category, Z category , Y category and X category. Y category is the third level category.

Four categories of security detail are provided to V.I.Ps in India who have high life risks. These are: Z plus category, Z category , Y category and X category. Y category is the third level category according to security.

Let us have a look on what is Y category security, its protection, who gets it and its cost.

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Y category is the security detail of 11 personnel including 1-2 commandos and police personnel. Y category security includes 2 personal security officers (PSO).

Protection :-

Among the 2 PSOs, one carry Stengun and the other carry a 9 m.m. pistol. Uniformed armed guard of 1:6 are there at the residence to cover the house round the clock. Special additional security are given during sunrise and sunset. 2 screening watchers at day and 1 screening watcher at night are provided. In public rally, devices like metal detectors, bomb detectors are used. Armed escorts encompass the protectee during road trips.

Who gets Y category security in India?

Many bureaucrats as well as politicians in India get Y category security. If a V.I.P faces life threatenings and pleads for security, government of India may provide him/her Y category security perceiving the seriousness of the scenario.

What is the cost of Y category security in India?

The Y category security costs approximately ₹ 10 lakh per month.