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September 26, 2010 | Brits warned not to visit tourist sites during Delhi CWG over terror attack threat | London: 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.
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