CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Z+ Security Beefed Up: CISF Adds Additional Reserve Personnel Amid SIR Protests

Oct 8, 2026

Security around Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been strengthened amid ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.The CISF has deployed additional reserve personnel at Kumar’s Delhi residence, the Election Commission office and as part of his personal security arrangements. Officials clarified that his existing Z+ security category remains unchanged and that the additional deployment is a precautionary measure based on the prevailing security situation. The development comes as Opposition parties, including the INDIA bloc, continue protests demanding Kumar’s resignation over their allegations concerning the SIR exercise. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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