PM Modi’s US visit: Security beefed up amid threats from pro-Khalistan elements

Security officials in New Delhi and Washington DC have ensured enhanced security measures for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive in the United States for a three-day visit on Saturday (Sep21). The officials have been in touch for over the last 15 days and have beefed up security amid concerns following two assassination attempts on ex-US president Donald Trump.

PM Modi will visit Delaware and New York during the first leg of his visit and meet US President Joe Biden for the Quad leaders’ summit. US officials have taken steps to ramp up security around the meeting venues.

According to media reports, the Americansecurity establishment has also taken note of threats from pro-Khalistan elements in the US.

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The Quad summit will be held at Archmere Academy where the US president attended high school. Officials have secured the area to make sure no intruder gets access. No crowd or students are expected to be present at the venue.

India’s Special Protection Group (SPG), which looks after the security of Indian PMs and former prime ministers, and the US Secret Service, which takes care of the American president’s security, have been cooperating closely for over last few weeks ahead of PM Modi’s address to Indian diaspora on September 22 in New York.

Local county police have also been told to mobilise personnel to secure the event, where more than 20,000 people are expected to show up. Earlier, the Nassau County police also managed the T20 World Cup, where an India-Pakistan match was also held.

Apart from PM Modi’s visit, New York is also hosting the Summit of The Future on September 23. Additionally, the UN General Assembly is also held during this time of the year. So, authorities have tightened security to avoid any untoward incident.

PM Modi is expected to return to India on September 24 after concluding his three-day jam-packed trip.

(With inputs from agencies)