Amar Singh’s ‘Z’ Security Fuels Rumours of BJP’s Role in SP Feud

In June 2016, the ruling government had withdrawn the high-profile security cover that Singh had enjoyed.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has upgraded Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh’s security cover to a ‘Z’ category, reports NewsX.

Interestingly, this makes Amar Singh only the second Samajwadi Party (SP) leader after Mulayam Singh Yadav to be given ‘Z’ security. The move has sparked speculation in political circles that Singh may be in a tacit understanding with the BJP.

Under the new security cover, Singh will be guarded by 24 personnel, including four or five National Security Guard (NSG) commandos.

His residential and official premises will be guarded around the clock while he will also be provided extra security – by the Delhi police or Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).