Extra precaution at border not for Obama's security alone: Parrikar

January 21, 2015 19:22

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said "extra precaution" is being taken at the borders ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit not just as a security measure for him but also to prevent incidents which might be undertaken to divert attention.

"From our (defence ministry) side, we have made all the arrangements... the borders are well protected, well guarded and extra precaution is being taken," Parrikar said.

He said extra precaution is being taken not only for security but to prevent if someone tries "to focus the attention of the world in a different direction". "Basically, if they do something in Kashmir, security (of Obama) is not a problem but you (media) will run there," he said.

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