HYDERABAD: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will provide security to the Bharat Biotech campus, the maker of Covaxin, in Hyderabad from June 14.
The proposal to provide security to the Ellas, the promoters of the company, is also under active consideration.
Talking to TOI, CISF spokesperson, DIG Anil Pandey said that from June 14 a CISF’s unit of 64 armed personnel will be deployed at Bharat Biotech campus in Shameerpet.
“Our unit will be stationed there to provide security,” Pandey said.
CISF sources said that the proposal to provide personal armed security to the promoters is under consideration and soon an order is likely to be issued.
At present CISF Special Security Group (SSG) is providing security to 196 persons all over India, including RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and NSA Ajit Doval.
The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has taken a decision to provide security cover for Bharat Biotech after a review meeting of the intelligence and security experts.
Currently, CISF units are guarding 12 establishments in Hyderabad, including RGI Airport.
Hyd: CISF cover to Bharat Biotech, owners may get security too
