New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national working president Nitin Nabin has been accorded 'Z' category armed security cover by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), sources said on Tuesday.

As per a source, Nabin was given CRPF security cover a few days after his appointment as the national working president of the BJP on December 14, by the party's parliamentary board.

The decision to provide the high-level security cover was taken following an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, considering a security assessment by the Intelligence Bureau.

Under the 'Z' category security, Nabin will be protected by a team of armed CRPF personnel during his movements across the country and at his residence.

The formal a...