Kerala police beef up security for PM Modi’s visit after ‘suicide attack threat’

Kerala police have decided to increase security for Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visits the state next week after BJP Kerala president received an anonymous letter threatening a suicide attack on the PM. As per a report submitted by ADGP (Intelligence), security will be tightened in all venues during the PM’s visit.

As per reports, Surendran has received an anonymous letter in Malayalam which claims to attack the PM using suicide bombers. Based on the complaint filed by Surendran, the police have begun an inquiry. It also decided to beef up the PM’s security during his two-day visit in the state.

Among the various security threats, the intelligence report mentions the presence of cadres of the banned PFI and organisations such as PDP, Welfare Party and CPI Maoists. It also mentions that a lot of Maoists from north eastern states have migrated to Kerala as guest labourers.  The leaked intelligence report also warns of possible clash between various political parties in Kerala.

Meanwhile, some senior BJP leaders have expressed concerns over the leak of the intelligence report.  Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said that leak of intelligence report was a serious concern. He demanded action against the police officers responsible for it.

The PM will participate in a road show on April 24 at Kochi. This will be followed by a youth summit – Yuvam. On the next day, he will flag off Vande Bharat Express Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway station. The PM will go to Surat from Thiruvananthapuram by noon.