The West Bengal government has made a notable decision to downgrade the security of Sourav Ganguly, the former captain of the Indian cricket team and ex-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), from 'Z' category to 'Y' category. This change was enacted following a thorough reassessment of his security needs and threat perception. Previously, Ganguly was afforded 'Z' category protection, which included a team of 8 to 10 police personnel and armed escorts during travel. However, state officials have indicated that the current assessment does not justify such extensive security measures. Under the 'Y' category, Ganguly will still receive police protection, but the number of personnel assigned to him has been significantly reduced. This adjustment is part of a broader initiative by the West Bengal government to restructure VIP security protocols, ensuring that protective measures correspond to an individual's official status and the latest threat evaluations. As of now, Ganguly's profile does not meet the criteria for 'Z' category security, leading to this administrative decision.