Oppn's prez nominee Meira Kumar gets 'Z+' security

The security cover of the opposition's presidential nominee Meira Kumar has been upgraded to the top most 'Z+' category, under which she will have round-the-clock protection of armed security personnel.

Kumar, a former Lok Sabha speaker, was yesterday chosen as the opposition's candidate to contest the presidential poll.

Kumar, who was being provided with 'X' category security, will be provided with 'Z+' security cover by the Delhi Police, official sources said on Friday.

Under 'X' category, the protectee gets one security personnel, armed with semi-automatic rifle, round the clock.

The enhanced security cover entails about 36 security personnel, including commandos, protecting an individual whose threat perception is assessed to be very high by central intelligence agencies.

The protectee also gets pilot and escort vehicles, with armed security personnel.

The NDA's presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind has already been given 'Z+' and NSG security cover by the central government.