An attempt was made to fire on former CM Farooq Abdullah during a wedding ceremony in Jammu. National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah says, the incident happened when I was coming out of a wedding ceremony. Then a sound like a firecracker was heard and the policemen and NSG personnel deployed for security took me to a safe place. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has raised questions on the entire incident. According to Omar Abdullah, his father had Z+ category security. How could anyone reach them during such security?
There are many categories of security in India. Like- X, Y, X, Z and Z+. Among these, Z Plus has the highest level of security. The Home Ministry decides which person will get which security. The Home Ministry decides the security category on the basis of a special empowered committee and inputs from different sources.That means the final decision rests with the Home Ministry.
How many soldiers in Z Plus Security?
Z+ is the highest level of security in India. It has a security team of 55 people including 10 NSG commandos and police officers. Every commando is an expert in unarmed warfare and martial arts. NSG commandos equipped with hi-tech MP5 rifles and modern communication systems provide Z+ security. Only 10-17 VIPs have been provided Z+ security in the country. These include only a few selected personalities including BJP President, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
#WATCH | Jammu | Over assassination attempt on him, Farooq Abdullah says,” I was walking out of the venue, when I heard the sound of a firecracker. Immediately, I was rushed into a car. Later, I was told that there was a man with a pistol who had fired two shots. Neither do I. pic.twitter.com/pWCwDkUfZi
— ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2026
How special are the different securities?
- Z Security: Z is the second highest level of security after Z Plus. In this, a security cordon of Z category soldiers provides security. It includes 4 or 5 NSG commandos and police personnel. This security is provided by Delhi Police, ITBP or CRPF with an escort car.
Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah
- Y Security: This is security at the third level. Y category security cover consists of 11 soldiers, which includes 1 or 2 commandos and police officers. There are also two personal security personnel (PSO). This type of protection has been given to a large number of people in India.
- X Security: This is the fourth level of security. In X category there is a security system of two persons. There are no commandos in it, only armed policemen. This security is provided by a single PSO (Private Security Officer). A large number of people in India have this protection.
I don’t know the attacker
After the incident, Farooq Abdullah said that while leaving the wedding ceremony, he felt that there were some firecrackers which are burst at weddings. The security personnel told that it was the sound of a bullet. I don’t know the attacker. I don’t even know what was his motive behind the attack and what was the enmity.
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