22-strong CRPF team, new vehicles part of CM Gupta’s security upgrade

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which officially took over the security of Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday, has deployed a close protection team (CPT) of at least four personnel as part of her inner cordon.

- Prawesh Lama and Paras Singh

The move came a day after the CM was attacked inside her residence during a weekly public hearing.

Under the Centre's orders, Gupta has been granted Z-cate-gory CRPF security cover, a measure reserved for leaders facing a high level of threat perception. Senior CRPF officials confirmed on Friday that the CPT will remain at the chief minister's side atall times, in line with protocols followed for other high-risk pro-tectees.

While Delhi Police's security unit had previously handled the CM's protection, their role will now be limited to perimeter security at her residence, office, and during official engagements. CRPF, meanwhile, has placed at least two armed commandos on 24x7 duty at her Civil Lines residence, working in shifts to ensure no breach occurs.

The force has inducted 22 armed personnel into her detail, all trained in VIP security protocols. Additional vehicles equipped with enhanced safety features have been added to her convoy.