Amidst the Agneepath violence, the Home Ministry on Saturday decided to provide Y level security to 10 BJP leaders in Bihar. Sources said the new list of those seeking protection also includes Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi, whose house was allegedly attacked by a mob on Friday. These leaders have been provided a VIP security cover of CRPF in view of the threats made by those agitating against the new Army Recruitment Scheme.
A government official told CNN-News18, ‘The process of providing security to the leaders has already been started. For their security, CRPF will be deployed till further orders.
According to sources, security has been provided to Renu Devi, State BJP President Sanjay Jaiswal, Bisfi MLA Haribhushan Thakur, Darbhanga MLA Sanjay Saraogi, Sanjeev Chaurasia and five others.
Sources told News18, “The list of those protected includes the Deputy CM, two MPs and seven MLAs and MLCs who have got protection from the Centre.”
According to officials, the security of those living in other parts of the country, where agitations are turning violent, are likely to be provided security by the central government.
“There are many such places where protesters are targeting BJP leaders. Any state or center will provide security to these leaders. The process of security review of these leaders is going on and a final decision will be taken soon.
Officials said the home ministry has taken the decision on the basis of a report received by central intelligence agencies that these MLAs and politicians are at risk of physical harm.
Large-scale violence and arson were reported in Bihar and some other states on Friday, and BJP offices and homes of its leaders were also targeted during violent demonstrations against the plan, which envisages a shorter four-year term for soldiers. Has been. Armed forces do not get any gratuity or pension on retirement.
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