Sachin Tendulkar's security cover removed

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s security cover has been minimized, while on the other hand Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray’s security cover has been upgraded to Z category, an official said on Wednesday.

The changes in security cover came after a review was undertaken by a Maharashtra Government committee on threat to them, he said.

Besides Tendulkar and Aaditya Thackeray, security cover of more than 90 prominent citizens were reviewed by the committee at a recent meeting, the official said.

Sachin Tendulkar, till now Sachin had X category security which has been taken away, he said.

Under X category, a police personnel used to protect the 46-year old, the official said.

However, Sachin Tendulkar will be given a police escort when ever he steps out of his residence, official said.

Aaditya Thackeray, on the other hand has been given Z security cover, which means more personnel will be protecting him now, the official said.

Previously, the Shiv Sena MLA from Worli enjoyed Y+ security.

NCP’s Sharad Pawar will continue with Z+ security, whereas his nephew Ajit Pawar retains Z category, he said.

Socal Activist Anna Hazare's security has also been magnified from Y+ to Z category, the official said.

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