Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Govt reviews security for Commonwealth Games

Published Wed, May 05 10 08:52 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (PTI) The government today reviewed the steps being taken to ensure foolproof security for the Commonwealth Games to be held here in October. A meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary G K Pillai here discussed security-related concerns and issues with senior personnel of central paramilitary forces, Delhi Police, civic agencies -- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)-- and Home Ministry officials. Pillai has taken the stock of arrangements being made by Delhi Police and other stakeholders to ensure safety and security during the mega sporting events, sources said. City Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal gave a detailed presentation regarding the arrangements being made by Delhi Police. Officials expressed satisfaction over successful completion of World Cup Hockey tournament held here recently. They said various security-related concerns and issues were also discussed to allay fears, especially from the mind of foreign players and delegates during the meeting which lasted for about two hours. Commonwealth Games are due here between October 3 and 14 this year.


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