Security in India is classified into levels from X to Z-plus, based on threat perception. High-profile individuals like Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath receive Z-plus security, while the SPG protects the Prime Minister and their family.

Just 15 days before he was murdered , NCP leader Baba Siddique's security was increased to Y category after he had received threats to his life. On October 12, Siddique was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan's office building in Bandra.