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According to officials, the protection has been given in view of potential threats to Poonawalla.
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NEW DELHI: Serum Institute of India s CEO Adar Poonawalla has been accorded Y category security across India by the CRPF in view of potential threats to the businessman, involved in the production of one of the COVID-19 vaccines in India, the Union government officials said on Wednesday.
The Central government decision came after Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), Prakash Kumar Singh had written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 16 requesting security for Poonawalla.
Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla to get Y category security, says Centre Move comes after Covishield maker gets threats regarding vaccine supplies
Serum Institute of India s CEO Adar Poonawalla has been accorded Y category security across India by the CRPF in view of potential threats to the businessman, involved in the production of one of the Covid-19 vaccines in India, the Union government officials said on Wednesday.
The Central government decision came after Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), Prakash Kumar Singh had written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 16 requesting security for Poonawalla.