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NEW DELHI: With the Opposition and Social media users slamming the Central Government over the purchase of a luxury car for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cavalcade. Government sources have clarified that the new car was a replacement of the BMW used by the PM, as the German carmaker had stopped production of the vehicle.
Vehicle is certified with VR10-level protection which can withstand a 15kg TNT explosion
The decision to get a new armoured car was taken after the security review of the Prime Minister by the elite Special Protection Group (SPG) which decided to add this highly acclaimed Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard.
In a massive security upgrade of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a highly sophisticated car Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard has been included in his cavalcade that can survive bullets and explosive blast, the sources in the security set up said.PM ...
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Mercedes-Maybach S650 Guard is certified with VR10-level protection providing the highest level of protection and the car windows are coated with polycarbonate which can withstand hardened steel core bullets, and even laced 2010 Explosion Proof Vehicle rating.