NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Monday offered a customized version of the Z-plus category security, which will be tweaked according to needs, to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. However, sources said he denied any security from Delhi Police stating that he would become less accessible to the public as he will have to follow strict protocols. TOI had first reported about the strategy on February 11.

Police commissioner, B S Bassi, met the CM on Monday to invite him for the At Home function to be held on Tuesday. Sources said Kejriwal’s security was discussed, but he politely refused to accept the new security cover saying he does not require it. However, Bassi insisted he accepts the cover and promised to ensure that the security cover does not affect his freedom of movement. Police have been in touch with senior AAP officials too to convince the chief minister.

Police’s assessment shows that Kejriwal faces “high level of positional threat” post his spectacular victory in the Delhi polls. He has become the second most important person after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in terms of security necessity, sources said.

Kejriwal’s security set up will comprise around 25 to 30 armed personnel, two escort cars and house guards.

Under the customized security plan, a team of officers will monitor his movement, the details of which will be shared with other security agencies. Personnel have been asked to be extra vigilant and cautious.