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Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly (Image Credit: Twitter)
Former Indian Cricket Board president, Sourav Ganguly's security category has reportedly been upgraded by the West Bengal. On May 16, his 'Y' security expired. Even though there is no official confirmation, a senior official has said that a review was done on the former India skipper's security. As per protocol the security of Ganguly has been upgraded.
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The official added that the 'Prince of Kolkata' is currently traveling with the IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals, and will return to Kolkata on May 21. Notably, the team will play their last league game of the ongoing IPL 2023. The 2020 finalists have been knocked out after losing their home game against Punjab Kings.
“As the security cover of the VVIP expired, a review was done as per the protocol and it was decided to raise Ganguly’s security cordon to Z category,” he said.
“Ganguly is currently travelling with his team Delhi Daredevils and will return to Kolkata on May 21. He will start getting Z category security from that very day,” the official said.
Meanwhile, the fans have found an opportunity to have some puns and laughs about the whole scenario.
Grow up Guys not everything is linked to Cricket.
— CMA Monesh (@Cmamonesh) May 17, 2023
Mufa can you clarify why the Z security is provided?
But Bengal me to itne RCB fan nhi hai 😂
— Vipin Tiwari (@vipintiwari952) May 17, 2023
Ese kam hi mat karo ki muh chhipana pade @SGanguly99pic.twitter.com/VcQc06oH4u
— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) May 17, 2023
No one is safe in West Bengal
— Ujjawal Athrav (@Ujjawal_athrav) May 17, 2023
Fear of Kohli fans. pic.twitter.com/kP3SdaJGQ1
— Sumit (@kallucricketer) May 17, 2023
Safty From Street Dogs is must 🥵🥵🥵🔥✅️.
— CHOKO LEE😼🔥😎 (@itsChoko18) May 17, 2023
Ganguly bodied Choko Lee gangs😭🤧 pic.twitter.com/iGoRlSa1Bl
Shame on Kohli fans 👎
— Aryan45 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Rohit) May 17, 2023
ntg wrng in provide z security to legends like him who made country proud once dt too when central govt giving same z security to even directors like vivek agnihotri.... our country totally funny man 😉😂.
— Vamsi (@Kr17Vamsi) May 17, 2023
Protect him
— Ayush™ 🇮🇳🚩 (@vkkings007) May 17, 2023
True
— Em!N€nt $oC!@li$t (@Insane__Emi) May 17, 2023
He has a threat from Kohli fans
His life is at stake
Protect him at all costs
Z plus security explainer
Talking about Z security, it is the highest category of security in India. Notably, there are two categories in Z security. One is Z Plus, and the other one is Z. The former is the highest category among all (such as Z Plus, Z, Y, and X). In the Z Plus, a total of 55 personnel including 10 plus NSG commandos + Police Personnel.
Every NSG personnel is an expert in martial arts and unarmed combat. The likes of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, etc avail this level of security. A few years back, former India skipper MS Dhoniused to avail this level of security.