The Central Security Committee, under Home Ministry, concluded that the VVIPs and VIPs still have security threats. [break]
“Following the threat analysis study, the ministry decided not to review the security arrangements given to the VVIPs and VIPs,” said Shankar Prasad Koirala, Spokesperson at the ministry.
The meeting held on December 17 at the ministry had asked the committee to conduct a study about the threats facing the VVIPS and VIPs.
The Home Ministry has been providing security to the incumbent and former VVIPs and VIPs as per the Directive on Security Management of VIP, 2068. At present, the Home Ministry provides up to two PSOs or bodyguards or both to ministers.
A few weeks ago, the State Affairs Committee (SAC) of parliament had directed the government to take necessary decisions with regard to providing security to VIPs and review security strategy and plan of action as and when needed.
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