New Delhi, Dec 18 (TIWN) The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday provided 'Z' category security cover to former West Bengal Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who resigned from the Trinamool Congress on Thursday.

An MHA official here said Adhikari has been provided with the heightened category of security while he is based in West Bengal. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will man him with bullet proof vehicles.

However, when he is out of West Bengal, he will be provided Y-plus security cover by the CRPF, the official said.