NEW DELHI: On October 16, Modi was targeted by Indian Mujahedeen (IM), a terror outfit nurtured by Pakistan’s spy agency. The Centre has rushed to tighten security around Gujarat CM Narendra Modi following an intelligence alert about an ISI plot to use Khalistani Terrorists to eliminate BJP’s PM candidate. Security around Modi has now been ramped up by a three-layer cordon, a special security drill and advance security liaisioning (ASL
The Gujarat CM, who has been on the hit list of several jehadi outfits such as IM that hold him responsible for the 2002 Gujarat riots, already enjoys Z plus security of National Security Guard (NSG). As part of the stepped up security, Modi now has three layers of protection: one group to take on any attackers, a second to provide cover and a third to get him to safety.
The ASL, added to his security detail, will make sure that each time Modi travels outside Gujarat; there is a meeting among Gujarat Police officials, an NSG representative, IB station chief, DGP of the host state and other relevant agencies to ensure foolproof security. The entire route from the VIP’s arrival, meeting venue, and number of people to be granted access will be discussed, scrutinized and sanitized by local police, as directed after the ASL meeting. This drill was not properly carried out during Modi’s Patna rally, Sources said
Bureau Report
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