Centre extends security to former judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, ex-TMC leader Arjun Singh, 2 others in West Bengal
West Bengal, the Centre has provided security cover to former Calcutta High Court Judge and BJP leader Abhijit Gangopadhyay, ex-Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Arjun Singh among four leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state as part of its measures to ensure the safety of key political figures.
Besides, Gangopadhyay, Singh, BJP District General Secretary Abhijit Barman, and executive member of West Bengal's Cooch Behar district Tapas Das are among those who have been granted security protection by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
Gangopadhyay has been granted security under the 'Y+' category, while Arjun Singh has been given security under the 'Z' category. However, both Barman and Das have been given security under the 'X' category.
Notably, Gangopadhyay and Singh recently made the transition to the BJP just last month, underscoring the significance of their security arrangements amidst the changing political landscape in the state. The provision of CISF security cover to these individuals in different categories underscores the importance of ensuring their safety and the maintenance of law and order during the electoral process.
Gangopadhyay and Singh were provided the security cover on March 27-- days after they joined the BJP-- while Barman and Das were granted the security on March 29.
Gangopadhyay joined the BJP days after he resigned as Calcutta High Court judge. The former judge made headlines last year, after an interview in which he discussed a case he was hearing — is widely
