E-mail threat to President Patil

An e-mail carrying a threat to target President Pratibha Patil during her on-going Pune visit, has been received by state authorities, an official said.

An e-mail carrying a threat to target President Pratibha Patil during her on-going Pune visit, has been received by state authorities, an official said on Sunday.

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The mail sent by unidentified persons claims that the attackers may come in "any disguise", the official said.

Patil arrived in Pune on Friday on a four-day visit and is scheduled to inaugurate the Common Wealth Youth Games here this evening.

Her security has been tightened following the threat, the official said.