The decision was taken by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs based on a threat analysis report from the Intelligence Bureau (IB)…reports Asian Lite News
The Central government has upgraded the security cover of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar from the ‘Y’ category to ‘Z’, official sources said on Thursday.
The decision was taken by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs based on a threat analysis report from the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
The MHA, following the IB report, has directed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to take charge of his security which was so far being covered by the Delhi Police.
Jaishankar, 68, is currently being provided round-the-clock security cover by an armed team of the Delhi Police under the ‘Y’ category.
Now, the External Affairs Minister will be protected by the CRPF personnel under the larger ‘Z’ security cover that includes over a dozen armed commandos during movement and stay of the protectee round the clock in shifts across the country, the sources added.
The CRPF is currently providing VIP security cover to 176-odd protectees comprising Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and 24 protectees who got the facility in the recent past on a temporary basis considering the upcoming elections.
Operation Ajay
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired a meeting today to review preparations for “Operation Ajay”, to bring back Indian citizens stuck in Israel.
The registration for Indian citizens has begun on Thursday, according to sources.
India on Wednesday launched ‘Operation Ajay’ to bring back its citizens stuck in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi took to his social media ‘X’ and stated, that the MEA team stands ready to assist Indian citizens to return home.
“EAM @DrSJaishankar chaired a meeting today to review preparations for #OperationAjay. #TeamMEA stands ready to assist our citizens to return home,” the post read.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Operation Ajay to bring back Indian citizens stuck in Israel, registration of Indians began on Thursday, according to sources.
There are around 18,000 Indian citizens in Israel, including 1 thousand Indian students, Israel’s Consulate General to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani said.
According to the officials, the first flight is likely to depart from Tel Aviv on Thursday evening, sources said.
Meanwhile, the Indian embassy in Israel shared an update on their social media stating that Deputy Chief of Mission Rajiv Bodwade and Commercial Representative Naveen Ramakrishna had interacted with Indian companies in Israel to extend all possible help.
“DCM Rajiv Bodwade and Commercial Rep Naveen Ramakrishna interacted with Indian companies in Israel to help clear their doubts and extend all possible help,” the Indian embassy in Israel said.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Consul General to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching ‘Operation Ajay’, under which India is planning to bring back around 18,000 Indians in Israel.
Shoshani further emphasized that Israel loved and respected the Indian business community in Israel as it contributed a lot to their economy.
“The Indian business community that we love and respect so much contribute to our economy in a big way,” he added.
Additionally, Israel’s Consul General stressed that the Israeli government is doing its best to assist the Indian embassy in Tel Aviv in Operation Ajay. (ANI)
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