New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The Union Home Ministry has granted 'Z' category Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security cover to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra in Manipur, sources said.

Patra, the BJP's in-charge in Manipur, amid the ongoing political and security challenges in the state, will now be provided security cover by armed CRPF personnel during his stay and visit to Manipur.

The decision aims to ensure Patra's protection in the violence-affected northeastern state of Manipur, as he has been actively involved in political activities there, particularly during the ongoing ethnic unrest in the region.

Notably, Z-category security is one of the highest levels of protection provided to individuals facing potential th...