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Bihar Deputy CMs, Nitish’s son get ‘Z category’ security
On April 18, 2026, Bihar’s Home Department announced new security arrangements for several politicians, including Nishant Kumar (Nitish Kumar’s son) receiving Z category security and Shravan Kumar getting Y+ security. The changes followed a State Security Committee review on April 17, 2026, and involved downgrading Vijay Sinha’s Z+ protection to Z while retaining Z+ for Samrat Choudhary; Nitish Kumar will keep Z+ as a Rajya Sabha member. A formal letter to the DGP was issued by Naveen Kumar regarding these updates.
Why It Matters
The move signals an ongoing reassessment of security for high-profile political figures in Bihar and reflects security considerations around political family ties and active political engagement.
Timeline
2 Events
Notification issued detailing new security arrangements
April 18, 2026
On April 18, 2026, the Home Department issued a formal notification detailing the new security arrangements. The security cover includes a dedicated team of 22 trained personnel, including 4-6 specially armed commandos. Shravan Kumar, a former minister and Nitish Kumar’s close aide, will receive Y+ security. The Z+ protection for former deputy CM Vijay Sinha was downgraded to Z category, while former deputy CMs Vijay Sinha and Samrat Choudhary had Z+ protection. Naveen Kumar, joint secretary of the state government, issued the formal letter to the DGP regarding these changes. Nishant Kumar, Nitish Kumar’s son, was granted Z category security, noted for his active political role and upcoming statewide tour. Nitish Kumar himself recently received Z+ security protection and will retain it as a Rajya Sabha member.
State Security Committee reviews beneficiaries' security
April 17, 2026
A State Security Committee meeting held on Friday, April 17, 2026, reviewed the security arrangements for the beneficiaries named in the notification. The review informed subsequent moves to formalize the security cover, which were later announced in a notification the following day.