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Security Tightened at Chouhan's Residences
Security around Shivraj Singh Chouhan's homes in Bhopal and Delhi was increased on Friday.
This is because there were reports that a spy group from Pakistan might be planning something.
More police and barriers were put up to keep him safe.
Chouhan already has very high-level security, called Z+ category, which includes special guards and bulletproof cars.
Some people think this is just a regular check, while others believe it shows he might get a bigger job in politics.
A leader from the Congress party said the government thinks the state's security is not good enough.
Chouhan's home in Bhopal is famous for being open to everyone, but now it looks like a fortress.
Security was tightened at Shivraj Singh Chouhan's residences in Bhopal and Delhi on Friday.
Intelligence inputs indicated a potential threat from Pakistan's ISI.
Chouhan already has Z+ category security, one of the highest levels of protection.
Congress leader Mukesh Nayak claimed the security upgrade was politically motivated.
Chouhan's Bhopal residence, 'Mama Ka Ghar', is known for being open to the public.
- Who
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Agriculture Minister
- What
- Increased security at his Bhopal and Delhi residences
- Where
- Bhopal and Delhi
- When
- Friday, December 13, 2023
- Why
- Intelligence inputs warned of a potential threat from Pakistan's ISI
Congress
BJP
Reason for Security Upgrade
Congress
The Centre felt existing state security arrangements were inadequate.
BJP
It is a routine security review and not indicative of any specific threat.
Political Implications
Congress
The security upgrade is being politically spun to suggest a bigger political appointment.
BJP
No political implications; it is a standard security measure.
Key facts
- Person
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Location
- Bhopal and Delhi
- Date
- December 13, 2023
- Security Measure
- Heavy armed personnel deployment, metal barricades, restricted movement
- Threat Source
- Potential threat from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)
- Security Level
- Z+ category
- BJP Spokesperson
- Dr Hitesh Bajpai
- Congress Leader
- Mukesh Nayak
Quotes
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister and former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
“The address has changed, but Mama Ka Ghar will remain Mama Ka Ghar. My doors will always remain open.”
NDTV
Mukesh Nayak
Congress state media wing head and former minister
“His supporters are projecting the security upgrade as a sign of a bigger political appointment. In reality, the Centre felt that the existing arrangements in the state were inadequate, which is why security has been suddenly increased.”
NDTV
