New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to obtain instructions on increasing the security cover of independent Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav as an interim measure, observing that he is a sitting Parliamentarian and his security concerns cannot be ignored.

The matter came up before Justice Manoj Jain, with Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat appearing for Yadav and Central Government Standing Counsel Ashish Dixit representing the government.

Farasat told the court that Yadav has been facing continuous threats and attacks and submitted that while the government considers his representation seeking enhanced security, interim security measures should immediately be put in place.

The government counsel t...