Baba Siddique Murder Sparks Debate Over VIP Security in India

The killing of the former Maharashtra minister raises questions about the effectiveness of 'Y' category security protection.

Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister, was murdered despite having 'Y' category security, highlighting potential gaps in VIP protection.
The incident has led to calls for the resignation of Maharashtra's Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputies by opposition leaders.
India's security levels range from X to SPG, with 'Y' category involving eight personnel, including commandos and police.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan's security was recently upgraded to the 'Z' category by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) after a threat assessment.
The reasons behind Paswan's security upgrade remain undisclosed, but such decisions are based on periodic threat perception assessments.