Says Mehbooba Mufti a Z+ category protectee, has security team of 34 personnel
Srinagar: J&K Police on Friday said the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti is a Z+ category protectee and has an extensive and sophisticated security arrangement designed to ensure her safety at all times.
A police spokesperson in a statement clarified the “misconceptions” and said J&K Police took prompt response after the recent accident of the former chief minister in which her driver and a security man were injured. Mufti, however, escaped unhurt.
Police are committed to ensuring Mufti’s safety at all times, he said, adding, “Mehbooba Mufti is designated as a Z+ category protectee, and her security detail is extensive, comprising a team of 34 personnel. This team is led by a Chief Security Officer with the rank of an Inspector. The security posse includes Personal Security Officers (PSOs) and a Close Proximity Team, specially trained for close combat situations. Additionally, there is a dedicated protection team for her security during road journeys.”
The security convoy for Mehbooba Mufti involves multiple vehicles, including a vehicle-mounted jammer designed to neutralize electronic threats. Her residence in Khimber is guarded by a robust contingent of paramilitary personnel, according to the statement.
After the accident, an alternative vehicle was deployed within an hour, the spokesperson said, adding that the accident occurred approximately 50 km away from Srinagar, and the Special Bullet-Proof vehicle was dispatched promptly from the capital.
Asserting that security arrangements for senior protected persons are typically not discussed publicly, the J&K Police said they found it necessary to reassure all protectees, including PDP party functionaries, about the continued effectiveness of the security arrangements for Mufti.
