Overview
- The Union Home Ministry implemented the Election Commission’s recommendation to enhance protection for Manoj Kumar Agarwal and post central forces at his Kolkata office.
- Reports differ on the classification, with ANI and Election Commission sources stating Y-plus CISF cover while a CEO office source said Y category.
- The upgraded cover took effect on Friday as hearings under the Special Intensive Revision began, with central personnel positioned inside the current building to monitor access.
- Plans include central staff at the reception once the office shifts, with round-the-clock protection during the CEO’s movements as well as at his residence.
- Agarwal reportedly asked for only two central guards, while officials describe the deployment as a preventive step after gheraos and attempts to block election officials.