Indian team's security increased in England

London, Aug 20 (PTI) The Indian team's security has been
increased by the England Cricket Board after the touring
players expressed apprehension about their safety in the wake
of the recent riots here.
According to 'The Daily Telegraph', "the added measures,
being paid for by the England and Wales Cricket Board, are
thought to include 30 undercover policemen within their
hotels, a dozen uniformed officers outside, and two unmarked
cars to escort the team bus."
The report said the request for hightened security came
from the BCCI, after "the players are said to have felt
uneasy."
"Providing the extra security for the remainder of the
tour, which includes one Twenty20 match and five one-day
internationals, is seen as a means of calming those fears,"
the newspaper said.
However, the security cover of the England team, which
is currently leading the four-match Test series 0-3, remains
unchanged.
London was hit by riots last week following the death of
a person in police firing. The situation has, however, calmed
down now.