India has asked Pakistan to increase security at its embassy, officials said Thursday after the execution of Mohammed Kasab who was hanged for his role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. India notified Pakistan on Tuesday of the imminent execution and asked for higher security out of fear of demonstrations or possible reprisals.
"We did ask for precautionary measures in terms of protecting our diplomats in Pakistan. We sent a missive to that effect," Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid told foreign journalists late Wednesday after the execution. An Indian foreign ministry spokesman confirmed on Thursday that the demand had been made as "there was a need for extra security".