| The Home Ministry has given highest priority to the | | | | vigil over Delhi during the Commonwealth Games. |
| security of the fortnight-long sporting extravaganza | | | | A three-tier security ring will be thrown across each of |
| which is scheduled to be held between October 3 and | | | | the 13 competition venues for the Commonwealth |
| 14, 2010. | | | | Games and special attention was being given to |
| "All weapons and equipment will be procured and put | | | | prevent "Lahore-type" attacks on the athletes who will |
| in place well before the Commonwealth games begins. | | | | be taken from the Games Village to the venues in |
| We will ensure that funds will not be a constraint in the | | | | dedicated lanes with helicopters providing air |
| overall security of the games," a Home Ministry official | | | | surveillance. |
| said. | | | | Militants had attacked Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore |
| � | | | | during their tour of Pakistan on March 3, 2009. |
| So far, there is no credible threat to the | | | | To ensure fleet security, each of the 574 vehicles |
| Commonwealth Games. But, government is taking all | | | | used for ferrying athletes across the city, will have to |
| precautions as any attempt to target any sports | | | | undergo a mandatory anti-sabotage clearance every |
| person or official by terrorists may have international | | | | morning before athletes board it. |
| repercussion. | | | | Around 9,000 athletes from 71 countries besides |
| Apart from specialised commandos and regular police, | | | | 100,000 international spectators are expected to |
| IAF helicopters with commandos armed with snipers | | | | participate in the Commonwealth Games. |
| and assault rifles will be deployed to keep a hawk-eye | | | | |