Former NIA Director-Common Dinkar Gupta was just lately offered ‘Z-plus’ class VIP safety cowl by the Centre in view of potential threats to him from pro-Khalistan components.
Gupta, a former Punjab Police DGP, retired from service in April. A Central Reserve Police Power (CRPF) VIP safety wing has been entrusted with the duty of defending the 1987-batch IPS officer. A contingent of about 40 CRPF personnel will now be deployed in shifts to safe Gupta throughout his presence in Punjab and Delhi.
A risk notion report ready by the central intelligence and safety companies necessitated the highest class cowl for Gupta as a consequence of his work profile within the Nationwide Investigation Company and within the Punjab Police in opposition to pro-Khalistan components and supporters.