Patna: The Union Home Ministry has upgraded the security cover of Tej Pratap Yadav, chief of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and elder son of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, to Y-plus category following a security review by central agencies.
Sources confirmed that the decision was taken after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) received a detailed report from security agencies highlighting potential threats to Yadav amid the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections. The upgraded protection includes 11 armed personnel, including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commandos, with a combination of static guards and personal security officers (PSOs) deployed round the clock.
Tej Pratap, who launched his own political outfit after his expulsion from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) earlier this year, is contesting from Mahua constituency under his new party banner.
The move comes at a time when political tensions and concerns over law and order have intensified in Bihar. Yadav had earlier voiced fears for his safety, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government to strengthen his security arrangements.
“After the murder of Dular Chand Yadav in Mokama, I had expressed my concern. The rising criminal incidents in Bihar are worrying. I only wish to campaign without fear,” Tej Pratap had said in a recent media interaction.
Under the Y-plus category, a total of 11 armed commandos are assigned for personal protection — five stationed at the residence and six PSOs rotating across three shifts. The enhanced security protocol aims to ensure his safety during election campaigns and public appearances.
The MHA’s directive is expected to take immediate effect, with CRPF units already briefed to assume charge of the additional deployment.
