Kolkata: Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty who joined the BJP recently at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mega rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata has now been accorded ‘Y+’ VIP security cover by the Centre.
It is said the security cover will be provided by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) that has a dedicated wing for this task, called the special security group (SSG).
Chakraborty has been given a ‘Y+’ cover and armed CISF commandos will accompany him during poll campaign in West Bengal, a senior officer was quoted as saying.
Election to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held in eight phases between 27 March and 29 April.
A threat perception report prepared by central security agencies recently recommended to the Home Ministry for a security cover to the actor.