What Is ASL Security? RSS Chief Bhagwat’s Safety Cover At Par With Ministers, Gandhi Family

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has strengthened RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s security by raising it to a more robust Advanced Security Liaison (ASL) protocol.

Bhagwat, who was already provided the Z+ security, joins the list of Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh and opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra who get Z+ security with ASL.

Bhagwat’s Z-plus security involved officers and guards on deputation from Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). However, his security was enhanced to the ASL level over growing concerns regarding his safety.

What Does ASL Security Involve?

Under the Advanced Security Liaison (ASL), local agencies like the district administrations, police, health departments and other departments related to the security and safety of the protectee play an active role. 

The strategy involves multi-layered security rings, stringent anti-sabotage measures and comprehensive pre-visit reviews and rehearsals.

The security entourage under the ASL also ensures anti-sabotage checking and sanitises the venue well in advance in close coordination with local police, as per reports.