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| December 15, 2009 | Tight security for Agra during Commonwealth Games | | New Delhi: The Government has stated that it proposes to enhance security cover in Agra during the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in the national capital. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran, said: "The Uttar Pradesh Police has been sensitized regarding the need to augment security arrangements around the Taj Mahal." "Further Haryana Government has also been advised to make adequate security arrangements along the National Highways,
in their jurisdiction, to ensure the safety and security of Games family members
and tourists during their visits to Agra during the Commonwealth Games," he added.
The Minister also said that the Centre has advised Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana
Governments to assess and augment security arrangements to ensure safe and secure
Commonwealth Games. "A mechanism is in place to review the security arrangements
in the NC Region as a whole. The security arrangements and requirements are being
reviewed on a regular basis," Ramachandran said in the House on Tuesday. | |
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