New Delhi, Dec. 28 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has provided the Central Industrial Security Force's 'Y-plus' category armed security cover to West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) , officials said.

The security cover has been granted based on a threat perception report prepared by intelligence agencies.

The security cover came into effect on Friday, coinciding with the start of the hearing process under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, a crucial exercise aimed at updating and cleaning electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections.

With the revision process entering a sensitive phase involving claims, objections, and public hearings, the Centre has stepped in to ensure the safety of the state's top election offi...