New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which officially took over the security of Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday, has deployed a close protection team (CPT) of at least four personnel as part of her inner cordon. The move came a day after the CM was attacked inside her residence during a weekly public hearing. Under the Centre's orders, Gupta has been granted Z-category CRPF security cover, a measure reserved for leaders facing a high level of threat perception. Senior CRPF officials confirmed on Friday that the CPT will remain at the chief minister's side at all times, in line with protocols followed for other high-risk protectees. While Delhi Police's security unit had previously handled the CM's protection, their role will now be limited to perimeter security at her residence, office, and during official engagements. CRPF, meanwhile, has placed at least two armed commandos on 24x7 duty at her Civil Lines residence, working in shifts to ensure no breach occurs. The force has inducted 22 armed personnel into Gupta's detail, all trained in VIP security protocols. Additional vehicles equipped with enhanced safety features have also been added to her convoy. CRPF's VIP security wing already guards Union home minister Amit Shah, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi, as well as Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Officials said the Centre directed the CRPF to take immediate charge on Thursday morning, even before the Union home ministry's formal order was issued. A senior officer from the central government said Gupta's security team has already begun introducing changes in how the CM interacts with the public. "All the changes can't be disclosed. The issue was viewed seriously and hence the CRPF cover was immediately sent without waiting for order. The close protection team cannot afford to relax even for a second. A delay of even two seconds in neutralising a threat is considered a lapse. Leaders have a way of engaging in impromptu meetings or rallies; the CPT must always remain next to them," the officer said. The frisking of every visitor, earlier managed by Delhi Police, will now be conducted jointly with CRPF. While public hearings will continue, officials said that based on CRPF's security survey, the Delhi government is likely to reinforce perimeter security in the coming days, which could include barbed wire, higher boundary walls, and new security outposts....