Overview
- The Ministry of Home Affairs instructed Delhi Police to downgrade AAP leader Atishi's security cover from 'Z' to 'Y' category on April 22, 2025.
- Central security agencies reviewed Atishi's threat perception and determined there was no fresh or significant threat to justify 'Z' category protection.
- Under the 'Y' category, Atishi will retain a team of 12 personnel, including two commandos, but will lose privileges like a pilot vehicle.
- Atishi's security was reassessed after her transition from Delhi chief minister to leader of the opposition following AAP's February 5 election loss.
- The downgrade is part of broader security reviews for AAP leaders, with similar proposals made for Manish Sisodia, Ajay Dutt, and Ram Niwas Goel.