Kolkata, May 6 -- West Bengal Director General of Police Siddh Nath Gupta on Wednesday dismissed the claims of downgraded security outside TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee's residence, stating that the Z+ security is being deployed while "extra deployment" has been withdrawn.

The area has seen a considerable downgrade in security for the MP, with residents of the area now free to move around. Earlier in the day, a local, Sourav Banerjee, highlighted a significant shift in the security situation in his area, previously marked by heavy police presence for TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee.

Speaking with ANI, the DGP said that the TMC MP, as well as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, are protected by Z+ security, which is deploy...