Rajnath Singh in terror hit list, says Centre

The Union Home Ministry has written to Uttar Pradesh government asking it to 8220;review and appropriately strengthen8221; the security arrangements of both of them to avert any untoward incident from happening, sources said.

Singh, a former Union Minister and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has Z security with National Security Guard cover while Katiyar has Z security in the state.

The intelligence inputs suggested that terrorists may carry out attacks on Singh and Katiyar in Uttar Pradesh or in Delhi at an 8220;opportune time8221;, a letter sent by Union Home Ministry to Uttar Pradesh government said.

Senior BJP leader L K Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi are already in the terror hit list and have been provided with tight security and NSG cover in view of the threat perception.