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The security detail of External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar has been further strengthened with the deployment of two additional bullet-resistant vehicles to his convoy, official sources confirmed on Wednesday.

The move follows a recent review of his 'Z' category protection, undertaken by central Intelligence agencies in light of heightened tensions in the region.

This enhancement comes in the wake of the recent India-Pakistan military escalation and New Delhi's firm diplomatic response to Islamabad following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people.

Intelligence agencies ...