SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti is a Z+ category protectee and has an extensive and sophisticated security arrangement designed to ensure her safety at all times.
Press Release
Srinagar, Jan 12,2024 : Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, a Z+ category protectee has an extensive and sophisticated security arrangement designed to ensure her safety at all times.
Her security detail includes a team of 34 personnel, led by a Chief Security Officer of the…
— J&K Police (@JmuKmrPolice) January 12, 2024
J&K Police, taking on to social media platform X, clarified the “misconceptions” and said that the Police took prompt response after the recent accident of the former chief minister in which her driver and a security man were injured. Mufti, however, escaped unhurt.
Police are committed to ensuring Mufti’s safety at all times, the post read, adding, “Mehbooba Mufti is designated as a Z+ category protectee, and her security detail is extensive, comprising a team of 34 personnel. This team is led by a Chief Security Officer with the rank of an Inspector. The security posse includes Personal Security Officers (PSOs) and a Close Proximity Team, specially trained for close combat situations. Additionally, there is a dedicated protection team for her security during road journeys.”
The security convoy for Mehbooba Mufti involves multiple vehicles, including a vehicle-mounted jammer designed to neutralise electronic threats. Her residence in Khimber is guarded by a robust contingent of paramilitary personnel, according to the statement.
After the accident, an alternative vehicle was deployed within an hour, the spokesperson said, adding that the accident occurred approximately 50 km away from Srinagar, and the Special Bullet-Proof vehicle was dispatched promptly from the capital.
Asserting that security arrangements for senior protected persons are typically not discussed publicly, the J&K Police said they found it necessary to reassure all protectees, including PDP party functionaries, about the continued effectiveness of the security arrangements for Mufti.
Accidents are often influenced by unforeseen factors and the behaviour of other road users, the post added.
