The Indian government provided Y-category armed security cover to Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP from Barasat [1].
The deployment follows a security assessment by the Intelligence Bureau and other central agencies that identified potential threats to the lawmaker [4]. This move ensures the protection of a high-profile political figure in West Bengal through federal resources.
The security detail is provided by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) [1]. The order was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi [2].
According to official reports, the security cover became effective on May 19, 2026 [2]. The implementation was ordered with immediate effect to mitigate identified risks [5].
Ghosh Dastidar represents the Barasat constituency in West Bengal [2]. The Y-category designation refers to a specific level of armed protection provided by the state to individuals deemed to be under threat [1].
“The Indian government provided Y-category armed security cover to Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar.”
The provision of Y-category security by the central government to an opposition MP underscores the volatility of the security environment for political leaders in West Bengal. By utilizing the CISF, the Ministry of Home Affairs is exerting federal oversight over the lawmaker's safety, bypassing state-level police for a more robust, centrally managed security apparatus based on intelligence-led threat assessments.
