Owaisi's counter came hours after union Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing the Rajya Sabha said that the probe into attack on Owaisi's convoy was underway and requested him to accept the security provided by the Centre. 

Stating that Owaisi still faces threat as per the government assessment, the Union home minister said a bulletproof vehicle and Z category security has been given to him.

This is not the first time that Owaisi refused security cover by the Centre following an attack on his car in Hapur on February 3. The Hyderabad MP asked the Narendra Modi government to make him an A category citizen at par with all.

Owaisi’s car was fired upon at Chhajarsi toll plaza in Hapur district of west Uttar Pradesh when he was returning to Delhi after campaigning for a party candidate. Two men were arrested in connection with the attack.

(With inputs from agencies)