Attack on MLA: Delhi CM, top cop discuss security

June 02, 2012 12:23

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today discussed the security scenario with city Police Commissioner B K Gupta in the wake of an MLA being shot at by unidentified assailants and demands from Congress legislators for enhanced personal security.

The meeting was held on the direction of Speaker Yoganand Shastri after MLAs demand police protection citing increased "threat perception" while having to deal with difficult situations in public interest.Gupta met Dikshit hours after MLA Bharat Singh was shot at by unidentified men at his office in southwest Delhi today.

Yesterday in Delhi Assembly, an extortion call to MLA Jaswant Rana's son had prompted other legislators to seek enhanced protection. The strong demand by the legislators came after senior MLA Jaswant Rana said in the assembly that his son received a call last week from an unknown person demanding Rs 50 lakh.

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