Actor Vijay Gets 'Y' Scale Security Cover. Here's Why

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Tamil actor and politician Vijay, the head of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, received a 'Y' Category security cover in Tamil Nadu from the Ministry of Home Affairs, reported multiple media outlets.

For those wondering why an actor turned politician got a 'Y' scale security cover, the news portal India Today reported, citing people aware of the development, that the reason for such security detail was prompted after an internal security audit by the Intelligence Bureau.

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According to the news report citing an official notification issued by the Union Home Ministry on February 13, the security detail comprises 8 to 11 security CRPF personnel; apart from that, there will also be one or two commandos accompanying Vijay, according to the 'Y' scale detail.

The Centre provides four major types of security details, X category, Y category, Z category, and Z+ category, allotted to important individuals based on the level of potential or perceived risk or threat.

The news portal's report also mentioned that the 'Y' security would only be applicable when managing a crowd while making public appearances. The Centre believes that the crowds can be better managed in the presence of security detail, as per the report.

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AIADMK senior leader K P Munusamy, on Friday, February 14 alleged that this move from the Centre is a move of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) to woo the actor-politician to its side ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026, reported the news agency PTI.

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