Thursday, July 29, 2010

Security Check for CWG

 Representatives of 31 nations to take stock of CWG security
New Delhi, July 28 (PTI) Security heads of 31 participating nations, including Pakistan, will tomorrow take stock of the security in Commonwealth Games village and venues where a four-layer protection will be provided during the fortnight-long mega sporting event here in October.
Eight heads of state have confirmed their participation while four more are expected to attend the Commonwealth Games for which, however, no credible terror threat has come yet.
Live security demonstration will be given to the representatives of the Commonwealth countries tomorrow at the Games village at Yamuna Bank and Jawaharlal Nehru stadium where the opening and closing ceremonies will be held.
"They will be shown four-layer security procedure, how to frisk spectators, check vehicles, foil possible terror strike and rescue and evacuation drills," an official said.Over 10,000 athletes from 71 countries and 500,000 spectators are expected to take part in the Games to be held from October 3-14.

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