Finally, the Home Ministry has withdrawn X-category security from 30 VIPs, including former chief Justice of India Y S Sabarwal.

Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram also refused to take any security, saying that security should be given only to those who either face credible threats or are holding Constitutional posts.

According to a Home Minister official, the list of X-Category protectees has come down to 20 after a detailed review by security and intelligence agencies.

The X-category security provides one personal security officer for eight hours, which means sparing three policemen for an individual.

Further, the Home Minister official added that the drill will now be followed for VIPs enjoying Y, Z and Z-plus category security.