The security cover of former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has been downgraded by the West Bengal government following a routine periodic review, NDTV reported. Ganguly, who previously held top-tier Z-category protection, will now receive Y-category security.

Under the revised security arrangement, the veteran cricketer will be assigned a specialized security escort of three police personnel, a reduction from the larger contingent that accompanied him under the Z-category protocol.

The decision was finalized after a comprehensive threat assessment evaluation conducted by the state security committee. While his mobile security detail has been scaled down, his private residence in Kolkata's Behala neighborhood will continue to receive dedicated surveillance and police monitoring to ensure overall safety.

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