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Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi gets 'Z+' VIP security cover

January 22, 2021 15:14 IST

The Centre has accorded the top category 'Z+' VIP security cover to former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, official sources said on Friday.

IMAGE: Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi arrives at Parliament to take oath as Rajya Sabha member of Parliament in New Delhi. Photograph: R. Raveendran/ANI Photo

They said Gogoi, 66, will be protected by armed commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force during his travel all across the country.

A Rajya Sabha member now, Gogoi was earlier being provided with a security cover of the Delhi Police.

 

He retired in November, 2019 and was later nominated to the upper house of Parliament by the government.

The CRPF has a VIP security unit and Gogoi is its 63rd protectee, sources said.

They said an armed mobile team of 8-12 CRPF commandos will be securing the former CJI during travel while his house will be guarded by a similar team.

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