Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and BJP leader Ashok Chavan's security has been upgraded to the 'Y-plus' category due to suspected threats, officials in Mumbai said on Wednesday.

Chavan's security, which was previously classified as 'Y', has now been strengthened, with increased security measures taken at his Mumbai residence and hometown of Nanded, according to an official statement, stated a PTI report. 

According to the report, the 'Y-plus' security cover calls for the deployment of two security professionals to protect Chavan, reflecting the enhanced threat perception reported by the state police's VIP security department.