Brits warned not to visit tourist sites during Delhi CWG over terror attack threat

Published>Sun, Sep 26 10 11:52 AM

London, Sep 26(ANI): British athletes and business leaders planning to attend the Delhi Commonwealth Games have been warned to expect terrorist attacks on tourist sites and public spaces across India.

According to The UK-based firm Control Risks, diversion of security resources to protecting the main stadiums in New Delhi has left India without the capacity or capability to protect soft targets.

The firm has advised its clients to stay away from tourist attractions, public places and government buildings, and not to travel by public transport.

Control Risks South Asia senior analyst, Chietigj Bajpaee, said that the company expects terrorist attacks on soft targets around India in the days running up to the Games and during the Games themselves, from 3 to 14 October.

"I think there is a relatively high likelihood of attacks taking place, but these attacks may not target the Games venues themselves," The Guardian quoted Bajpaee, as saying.

"We have advised against using public transport, advised against going to certain areas, advised against going to tourist attractions in the weeks leading up to and during the event, given that security resources will be concentrated on securing the Games themselves, so other parts of the city and the country will be vulnerable."

"We have also advised that if you are a team participant you may be more vulnerable than a tourist. We have advised avoiding areas around government buildings or anything that could be considered a soft target, such as marketplaces," he added.

The first representatives of England arrived in the Indian capital on Thursday, while Scottish and Welsh competitors are due to fly in on Sunday. (ANI)

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