Shiela Dikshit’s security up after threat call

NEW DELHI - Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit’s security has been stepped up after the police control room received a call from an unknown person, claiming that her life was in danger, an official said Saturday.

“We got a call on Thursday night that the chief minister’s life is in danger for the next 72 hours. So as a precautionary measure we have stepped up her security,” a Delhi Police official said.

“We are trying to trace the call,” the official added.