There are reports of increase in the security of Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. News agency ANI has quoted government sources as saying that Jaishankar will now travel in a bulletproof car amid tension with Pakistan. The Union Home Ministry has included a special bulletproof car in Jaishankar's increased security. Security has also been tightened around his residence in Delhi. Jaishankar already has Z category security, which is provided by the commandos of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). A team of 33 commandos is deployed 24 hours a day for his security.

Last year the security level was increased from 'Y' to 'Z' category

In October last year, Jaishankar's security level was increased from 'Y' to 'Z' category. The CRPF took over the charge of Jaishankar's security from the Delhi Police. Jaishankar, 69, is currently provided 24-hour Z-category security by an armed team of CRPF personnel. Over a dozen armed commandos are engaged in guarding him during his movements and stays across the country.

CRPF providing VIP security to over 210 people
The VIP security cover under the central security list starts from Z-plus (advanced security contact) and goes up to Z-plus, Z, Y, Y-plus and X. The CRPF is currently providing VIP security to over 210 people, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Dalai Lama and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The decision to enhance the security of the External Affairs Minister was taken following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after India's decisive military response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and ceasefire

15 days after the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April, the Indian Army destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under 'Operation Sindoor' on 7 May. In which many notorious terrorists were also killed. After this, the situation between the two countries deteriorated and reached its peak after two decades. On the other hand, after Pakistan targeted Indian cities, India's air defense system foiled all the attacks and gave a befitting reply. India retaliated and destroyed 14 military bases of Pakistan. Panicked by this, Pakistan proposed a ceasefire to India on 10 May, which was implemented by both the countries after mutual discussion. However, a few hours later, it was violated by Pakistan, to which the Indian Army gave a befitting reply.