Jawans VIP postings higher than sanctioned limit
VIP security in Indian states has inducted 80% more security personnel than the limit for them.
In 2009, 17,451 were granted VIP security and 47,355 personnel were posted. In 2010, 16,788 persons had VIP security while the number of personnel went up to 50,059.
VIP security has clearly become a status symbol but it is the common man who suffers. On an average of 1 lakh Indians there are 100 jawans and 5 lakh posts are lying vacant. The average for developed countries is 200 jawans per 1 lakh of population.