Chief of agency probing crash gets X-category cover from CRPF

The Centre has provided CRPF’s ‘X’ security cover to chief of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), GVG Yugandhar, officials aware of the matter said on Saturday, days after the former Indian Air Force officer took over the probe into the June 12 Air India crash in which at least 260 people were killed.

Chief of agency probing crash gets X-category cover from CRPF

“The security cover has been provided based on the MHA’s orders after a threat review by intelligence agencies highlighted the threats and the need for cover,” an official said, requesting anonymity.

“The security cover will be applicable across the country,” he said.