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.
