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More than100 Govt., Opposition MPs seek additional security
View(s):More than 100 Government and Opposition MPs have sought additional security, on the grounds that they are facing a security threat, a senior Police officer said.
A few of them have also requested that security be provided to their immediate family members as well.
He said some of the requests have already been approved and, therefore, additional policemen and vehicles have been provided to them. “However, a threat assessment will be carried out to determine if additional security is actually required or, if the security already provided is sufficient,” he added.
He said that providing additional policemen was an issue, in view of the security situation in the country.
Meanwhile, earlier intelligence reports had revealed there were names of 14 Government and Opposition politicians who were under threat. One of the new security measures taken is that, the MPs were now being provided with a daily report on the security situation.