Maha govt to persuade Hazare into keeping 'Z' security cover

Mumbai, Sep 5 (PTI) Western Indian state Maharashtra
government has decided to persuade social activist Anna Hazare
to continue with the 'Z' category security cover offered to
him after he appeared reluctant to the idea.
"I will speak to him (Hazare). I will try to ensure that
he does not say no to the security (provided to him)," said
Home Minister R R Patil.
Police sources said there was no specific threat to
Hazare but the government did not want to take any chances.
"He has become a national icon now. People are listening
to his each and every word. Any untoward incident involving
him will create law and order problem in the state and the
nation," said a police official.
A few days ago, 74-year-old Hazare had said that freedom
fighters like Bhagat Singh and Rajguru did not have any
security. "Why do I need any security?" he asked.
Hazare, who held a 12-day fast in New Delhi demanding a
strong Lokpal (anti-corruption ombudsman) Bill, also said he
would write to the Home Minister on the issue.