JAMMU: The State Government today said that 1,785 protected people are availing security cover, in the form of personal security officers, residential guards, vehicles or accommodation.
In reply to the cut motion of Independent MLA Pawan Kumar Gupta in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said that as per records, 1,463 categorised and 322 uncategorised people are availing security cover.
Besides, there are 284 political activists who are availing secured hotel accommodation, she said.
The security cover to the protected persons is provided as per the guidelines of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India as laid down in Yellow Book (Classified Document), she said. (AGENCIES)
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