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Bally Chohan Dubai UAE says that the fears of attack on a ‘soft target’ are published via a diplomatic note by New Zealand officials in India. New Zealand officials in New Delhi, India are anticipating a terrorist attack ahead of the Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi during October 2010.

Bally Chohan Dubai (UAE) says that Mike Stanley, New Zealand Games chief however has told athletes that this is still too early to say whether the attack would be too dangerous to take part in the event to be held during October 2010.

The Dominion Post newspaper has published report of possibility of a terrorist attack. Dominion Post was detailed of the possibility of a terrorist attack via diplomatic cable released by New Zealand High Commission staff.

The release mentioned German bakery blast in Pune in their release. Official from New Zealand High Commission told Wellington: ‘The pre Games environment could be overshadowed by some form of soft target attack such as the recent attack on the German bakery in Pune, which would be unsettling and capture media attention.’ Bally Chohan says that sixteen people, including some foreigners got killed in Pune bakery attack on February 13^th on the bakery. The bakery was located in the tourism hot spot of Pune. Almost 65 people were injured in the attack.

Bally Chohan says that the New Zealand High commission official said that the Commonwealth Games would be held in a ‘high-threat environment.’ The official went on to say that ‘The general security situation in India is stressed. Terrorist attacks, especially on softer targets are likely to continue.’

A strong contingent comprising of 195 athletes and 100 officials from New Zealand is expected to take part in the Commonwealth Games slated to be held in New Delhi during October 2010. The New Zealand High Commission official informed athletes that they can pack their bags and can get ready for the games however they may have to abort their journey if the security considerations require it.

Murray McCully, Sport Minister New Zealand said in a press release that the New Zealand government is treating the security arrangement for the Commonwealth Games, New Delhi very seriously.

However the office of Prime Minister John Key has left the decision to participate in games up to the sporting bodies involved.

Tags: Commonwealth Games, New Delhi

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