In India, security categories are assigned to people or groups of people who are under threat from criminals or terrorists. The security categories are assigned based on the information provided by the intelligence agency to safeguard them from such anti-social forces. The security categories in India are X, Y, Y+, Z, and Z+ .

• X category: This is the lowest level of security and includes a security detail of two personnel, both of whom are armed police officers.

• Y category: This category includes a security detail of eight personnel, including one or two commandos and police personnel. It also comprises two personal security officers (PSOs) .

• Y+ category: This category includes a security detail of 11 personnel, including two to four commandos and police personnel.

• Z category: This category includes a security detail of 22 personnel, including four to six NSG commandos and police personnel. It is provided by the Delhi Police or the ITBP or CRPF personnel and one escort car.

• Z+ category: This is the highest level of security protection after the SPG cover. This security coverage includes 55 personnel, along with CRPF and NSG commandos.

The Z+ level of security is provided by National Security Guard commandos who are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5 sub-machine guns and modern communication equipment, and each member of the team is adept in martial arts and unarmed combat skills. The Y category encompasses two personal security officers (PSOs) and the X category, one PSO[[2]](https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/here-is-a-look-a...