(a) the details of the current protectees under Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Special Protection Group (SPG) in the country;
(b) the list of persons for whom security has been withdrawn by the Ministry of Home Affairs or modified/ reduced/increased since 2014 and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the list of persons for whom security has been recommended since 2014 and the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)
(a), (b) and (c): At present, the number of protectees under CRPF and SPG cover, are as under:-
CRPF :- 56
SPG :- 01
Security is provided on the basis of threat assessment by Central Security Agency. It is subject to periodic review. Based on such review, the security cover is continued, withdrawn or modified. The details of individuals and their security cannot be disclosed due to security reasons.
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