The Central government has granted `Z+` category security to Sharad Pawar, the President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (Sharadchandra Pawar), following a recent threat analysis by the intelligence bureau. The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to provide the 83-year-old politician with this elite security cover, reported ANI. 

According to the ANI report, more than 60 CRPF men will now be in charge of Pawar`s protection at home and while he travels across India. This decision comes after the Election Commission of India recognised Ajit Pawar`s faction as the original Nationalist Congress Party, with Sharad Pawar forming a new group under his leadership