The Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Makan informed the Rajya Sabha today that although there is a general threat perception from some militant groups to the high profile targets, the Common Wealth Games have no specific security threat as such.The Minister said that security arrangements in the national capital region as well as the neighbouring states are being regularly reviewed and the security agencies are working in close coordination with each other. Shri Makan's statement assumes importance at a time when the Common Wealth Games Federation President Mike Fenell is reviewing the arrangements for the Games on his two day visit to New Delhi. Mr. Fenell today visited several games venues to assess the readiness of the stadia including the Games Village. He took stock of the security arrangements and will also get security clearance certificates from the concerned authorities for the Games venues. Mr. Fenell is likely to meet the Sports Minister Mr. M.S.Gill during his stay in New Delhi.
News On AIR | August 18, 2010 7:31 PM
CW Games have no specific security threat as such: Govt informs RS