Ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections in 2027, 52 leaders in the state have been provided bulletproof jackets for safety and security of these leaders. Some of the names that feature in the list are CM Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav.&nbsp;Eleven state government ministers are also among the recipients of the bulletproof jackets, including Sanjay Nishad, Nand Gopal Gupta "Nandi," Om Prakash Rajbhar, and BJP leader Aparna Yadav, reported news agency ANI, citing sources.&nbsp;The jackets costing approximately Rs 10 lakh each were issued to eight leaders in the first phase and to 44 leaders in the second phase.&nbsp;Security cover has also been extended to several other BJP leaders, including Swatantra Dev Singh, Jaiveer Singh, and Mahendra Singh, sources said. Additionally, 98 leaders and prominent individuals in UP will be provided with various categories of security.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iit-delhi-student-death-31-year-old-allegedly-dies-by-suicide-on-campus-1787398358798">IIT Delhi student death: 31-year-old allegedly dies by suicide on campus</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the BJP has started preperations for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2027. General Secretary Vinod Tawde has been appointed in-charge of the state. While Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel has been made co-in-charge of the state.&nbsp;Sources said the BJP's focus is on strengthening social and caste equations. Leaders from Other Backward Classes (OBC) and minority communities in Uttar Pradesh are also being given greater representation in the appointment of office-bearers.&nbsp;As part of its preparations, the BJP has begun conducting surveys to assess potential candidates and the party's position across different Assembly constituencies. The surveys are aimed at gathering feedback on the party's organisational strength, prospective candidates and key local issues likely to influence the elections.&nbsp;With input from agencies&nbsp;

The jackets costing approximately Rs 10 lakh each were issued to eight leaders in the first phase and to 44 leaders in the second phase.

Ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections in 2027, 52 leaders in the state have been provided bulletproof jackets for safety and security of these leaders. Some of the names that feature in the list are CM Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav. Eleven state government ministers are also among the recipients of the bulletproof jackets, including Sanjay Nishad, Nand Gopal Gupta "Nandi," Om Prakash Rajbhar, and BJP leader Aparna Yadav, reported news agency ANI, citing sources. The jackets costing approximately Rs 10 lakh each were issued to eight leaders in the first phase and to 44 leaders in the second phase. Security cover has also been extended to several other BJP leaders, including Swatantra Dev Singh, Jaiveer Singh, and Mahendra Singh, sources said. Additionally, 98 leaders and prominent individuals in UP will be provided with various categories of security. ALSO READ: IIT Delhi student death: 31-year-old allegedly dies by suicide on campus Meanwhile, the BJP has started preperations for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2027. General Secretary Vinod Tawde has been appointed in-charge of the state. While Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel has been made co-in-charge of the state. Sources said the BJP's focus is on strengthening social and caste equations. Leaders from Other Backward Classes (OBC) and minority communities in Uttar Pradesh are also being given greater representation in the appointment of office-bearers. As part of its preparations, the BJP has begun conducting surveys to assess potential candidates and the party's position across different Assembly constituencies. The surveys are aimed at gathering feedback on the party's organisational strength, prospective candidates and key local issues likely to influence the elections. With input from agencies

The jackets costing approximately Rs 10 lakh each were issued to eight leaders in the first phase and to 44 leaders in the second phase.

Bulletproof jackets provided to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav, 52 other leaders

Authorities in Thailand arrested two journalists on charges of arms possession for carrying plates for bullet-proof jacket and gas masks, standard war equipment for members of the media heading to a war zone.

Anthony Cheng, 46, from the UK was detained at Bangkok&#39;s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday along with Florian Witulski, a German freelance journalist, before he could board a flight to Iraq via Turkey for an assignment for China-based broadcaster CCTV English.

Thailand&#39;s Arms Control Act stipulates that gas masks and ballistic vests are war weapons and those carrying them need a licence.

In August 2015, a Hong Kong photojournalist was arrested at the same airport for carrying body armour and a helmet. Charges were later dropped.

Cheng was carrying three gas masks and four plates for safety vests, said Somchart Maneerat, a police investigator.

&quot;He faces charge of unlicensed possession of war weapons,&quot; Somchart told Reuters.

Cheng faces up to five years in prison if he is found guilty, Somchart added.

A lawyer for Cheng said he had requested bail.

Witulski, 31, was also detained on Monday night but released on Tuesday.

Witulski told Reuters they were not aware that licences were required for the safety gear.

&quot;The plates were loose and were taken as check-in baggage as we have done before many times,&quot; Witulski told Reuters, adding that he and Cheng had travelled to Iraq and Afghanistan several times and taken plates with them without being stopped by Thai authorities.

(Reuters)

The duo were headed for Iraq via Turkey for an assignment for China's CCTV English

Authorities in Thailand arrested two journalists on charges of arms possession for carrying plates for bullet-proof jacket and gas masks, standard war equipment for members of the media heading to a war zone. Anthony Cheng, 46, from the UK was detained at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Monday along with Florian Witulski, a German freelance journalist, before he could board a flight to Iraq via Turkey for an assignment for China-based broadcaster CCTV English. Thailand's Arms Control Act stipulates that gas masks and ballistic vests are war weapons and those carrying them need a licence. In August 2015, a Hong Kong photojournalist was arrested at the same airport for carrying body armour and a helmet. Charges were later dropped. Cheng was carrying three gas masks and four plates for safety vests, said Somchart Maneerat, a police investigator. "He faces charge of unlicensed possession of war weapons," Somchart told Reuters. Cheng faces up to five years in prison if he is found guilty, Somchart added. A lawyer for Cheng said he had requested bail. Witulski, 31, was also detained on Monday night but released on Tuesday. Witulski told Reuters they were not aware that licences were required for the safety gear. "The plates were loose and were taken as check-in baggage as we have done before many times," Witulski told Reuters, adding that he and Cheng had travelled to Iraq and Afghanistan several times and taken plates with them without being stopped by Thai authorities. (Reuters)

Thailand: Two journalists arrested for carrying bullet-proof vest plates and gas masks

bullet-proof-jacket

Bullet Proof Jacket, News on Bullet Proof Jacket, stories on Bullet Proof Jacket, articles on Bullet Proof Jacket, Bullet Proof Jacket stories at Wion, Bullet Proof Jacket news, Bullet Proof Jacket latest news

bullet proof-jacket

Bulletproof jackets provided to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav, 52 other leaders

Thailand: Two journalists arrested for carrying bullet-proof vest plates and gas masks