In a separate attack, an African immigrant was beaten to death. Two of the suspects are known right-wingers, police said. To help prevent attacks, plans have been announced to deploy the Federal Border Guard, the BGS, to boost security on trains and railway stations. The interior ministers from Germany's 16 states have also pledged to crack down on right-wingers. According to the NPD, the extra pressure from the authorities has boosted membership by about 500 in 10 days.
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