Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Security has been tightened further for Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The deputy chief minister of the state is currently getting ‘Z Plus’ security cover. The Maharashtra Police Special Security Branch had provided him security cover in the ‘Z Plus’ category, but now ahead of the elections, his security cover was suddenly increased. Now, former Unit 1 personnel will be deployed to ensure their safety.
Let us tell you that recently, NCP leader Baba Siddiqui was shot dead in Mumbai. On Dussehra day, three assailants opened fire indiscriminately in front of his son’s office. He was killed in the shooting. Statement after Baba Siddiqui’s murderThe Bishnoi gang took responsibility.
Following the murder of Baba Siddiqui, questions were raised about the safety of high-profile people. However, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch has arrested over a dozen people while investigating the case.
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SPU soldiers to be deployed to protect security of BJP leaders
Meanwhile, a senior Mumbai Police official informed on Friday that security for the deputy chief minister has been beefed up as a precautionary measure. He acknowledged that police made the decision because of possible dangers.
He said there has been a change in the security deployment of Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis. The personnel who were earlier posted in the state police’s elite commando unit ‘Force One’ are now on duty in the Special Protection Unit (SPU). He was deployed under the protection of Fadnavis.
Strict security measures for campaign events
However, the senior official clarified that there was no threat to the deputy chief minister and the BJP leader at the moment. Security changes and enhancements are made only as a precautionary measure after review.
Let us tell you that the campaigning is in full swing in Maharashtra ahead of the November 20 polls. Leaders of various parties, including BJP leader Fadnavis, are busy campaigning. Under such circumstances, the police have made strict arrangements for the safety of leaders. election
