In the wake of Uri attack and subsequent surgical strikes by India, the Delhi Police on Sunday conducted mock drills at selected places to check the alertness of the security personnel. Also, it launched a detailed security audit of the VVIPs who are under the heightened security cover. The security review in and around the protected persons (PPs) has been initiated to plug loopholes if any. “Currently, we have finished the security audit of Z+ and Z protectees. We have initiated the security audit of Y and X protectees and this will be finished by next week,” said a senior police officer.
Depending on the threat perception to the person, the category is divided into four tiers: Z+ (highest level), Z, Y and X. Individuals under the security blanket include the President, Vice-President, Prime-Minister, Supreme Court and High Court Judges and service chiefs of Armed Forces.
Senior officers said security audits are usually carried out before August 15 and January 26 but after the Uri attacks and the current festive season which means more public visits for the dignitaries, it was thought necessary to review the arrangements.
“It is essential for officers in the security wing to be alert at all times. They undergo drills at regular intervals but during a time like this, the frequency and intensity of drills is high,” said the officer.
Situational firing practice and briefings about how terrorists might be plotting the attack are key features of these audits.