Delhi CM Rekha Gupta gets 'Z' category security cover

Rekha Gupta was sworn-in as 4th woman Chief Minister of Delhi.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has been accorded 'Z' category security of the Delhi Police on February 20, news agency PTI reported.

The enhanced security cover is typically granted to high-profile political figures.

The security is as per guidelines of Ministry of Home Affairs outlined in the 'Yellow Book' which details protection protocols for VIPs and VVIPs.

BJP MLA Rekha Gupta took oath of the office at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi today to be the next chief minister.

Under 'Z' category security, Gupta will be guarded by approximately 22 personnel, including personal security officers (PSOs), escorts, surveillance staff, and around eight static armed guards.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was also provided 'Z' category security during her tenure.

Gupta won the Delhi Assembly polls from Shalimar Bagh defeating AAP candidate Bandana Kumari by over 29,000 votes. She has become the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi after BJP's Sushma Swaraj, Congress' Sheila Dikshit and Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Atishi.