Shimla, Aug. 11 -- Three class six students from Shimla's prestigious Bishop Cotton School (BCS), who were kidnapped on Sunday during a town outing, were rescued within hours after swift police action. The incident has prompted the school to announce a complete review and tightening of its security protocols.

Addressing a joint press conference in Shimla on Monday, Congress MLA and former BCS Board member Harish Janartha and Headmaster Mathew P John detailed the events and the steps being taken to ensure student safety.

According to Janartha, the three boys were approached just outside the school gate near the Police Vigilance Headquarters by a man claiming to be an "old boy" of the school.

"He told them he was a former student and cou...