This information was given by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Pratik Prakashbapu Patil in a written reply to a question by Shri Rajkumar Dhoot in the Rajya Sabha today.

The Minister further stated that ISLG has been in constant touch with participating countries with a view to discuss security plans and address their security concerns. The ISLG has also been organizing collective and individual briefings of the participating countries to apprise them of the elaborate arrangements being made to thwart ant terrorist attempt. Besides, Delhi Police has prepared a detailed Plan in this regard for providing a safe and secure environment for successful staging of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October, 2010. This plan, inter-alia, includes safety and security of visiting Heads of State/Government, athletes, officials, foreign media personnel and spectators. It will also ensure maintenance of law & order and smooth flow of traffic during the Games. The Delhi Police measures will also encompass area security, perimeter security, access control anti-sabotage check of all venues, including Stadia, Hotels, Practice Venues and the Games Village etc, the Minister added.