Nagpur, December 06: ‘Force One,’ the specialised commando battalion raised after the 26/11 attacks, will be deployed as part of tight security arrangements being made for the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature, commencing here from December 8.
Personnel of the newly raised commando unit, formally inducted by Chief Minister Ashok Chavan last week, will be well-equipped with bullet proof jackets and sophisticated AK47 and other gadgets to provide security to VVIPs and VIPs, Commissioner of Police Praveen Dixit said.
All vital installations and stations like Vidhan Bhawan, Chief Minister’s official residence ‘Ramgiri,’ CM Secretariat Hyderabad House, New Hyderabad House, Deputy Chief Minister’s official residence ‘Deogiri’, presiding officers’ residences, Governor’s house Raj Bhawan, MLAs’ hostel and Minister’s cottages at Ravi Bhawan and Nag Bhavan will be provided with adequate security.
Additional police personnel from various districts have already arrived to support the local police.
–Agencies