The center has decided to provide ‘Z+’ category security cover to former NIA chief Dinkar Gupta. This security will be provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and will be applicable in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Delhi, starting from March 2024. Dinkar Gupta, an IPS officer from the 1987 batch of the Punjab cadre, served as the NIA chief from June 2022 until March 31, 2024. He has previously served as the Director General of Police (Intelligence) in Punjab.