New Delhi, July 1 -- The Centre granted CRPF security cover to six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who recently defected to the Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde-led camp, people aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

The CRPF cover, assigned on Monday, is in addition to the Y-plus category security provided by the Maharashtra Police on June 17.

An official aware of the matter, requesting anonymity, said, "CRPF personnel have taken over the security and will be posted primarily as personal security officers (PSOs) for the six MPs. The security provided by the Maharashtra Police will also continue. There is enhanced protection for the MPs."

As part of the CRPF's Y-category security cover, each of the six MPs will have at least two CRPF ...