Security tightened for Jaswant's son

JAISALMER, (Rajasthan) JULY 26. Following a kidnap threat by the pro-Pakistan militant outfit, Jamaat-e-Islami, security has been tightened for Mr. Bhoopender Singh, son of the External Affairs Minister, Mr. Jaswant Singh, police said today.

Mr. Bhoopender, youngest son of Mr. Jaswant Singh, runs a hotel here for the past four years and often visits the city.

Sources said intelligence agencies had intercepted a conversation of the Jamaat-e-Islami activists where they had discussed a plan to kidnap Mr. Bhoopender. The ultras were reportedly disgusted over the outcome of the Agra summit.

The Jaisalmer district SP, Mr. Sunil Dutt, said he had received instructions from headquarters to provide ``strict security'' for Mr. Bhoopender Singh. Security has been beefed up at his residence and he has been provided additional guards, Mr. Dutt said.

- UNI

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