Bengal scales down security for politicians and officials after protection review
The West Bengal government has reduced security for several political figures after a review of threat levels. This decision includes withdrawing house guards and lowering police presence for various VIPs. The administration stated that security arrangements would now correspond to the current official status of the individuals involved.
- ▪The West Bengal government reassessed and revised security arrangements for several political leaders and officials.
- ▪House guards have been withdrawn and police deployment reduced for those deemed to no longer require enhanced security.
- ▪Notable figures affected include Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee and former minister Arup Biswas.
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Bengal scales down security for politicians and officials after protection reviewThe Bengal government has cut security for several political figures after reassessing threat levels, withdrawing house guards and lowering police presence. Updated on: May 18, 2026 12:28 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link The West Bengal government has further scaled down security arrangements for several political leaders, former officials and other prominent individuals, withdrawing house guards and reducing police deployment after a review of threat perceptions, official sources said on Sunday.West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a press conference at Nabanna, in Howrah district, West Bengal, Friday, May 15, 2026.
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