Chidambaram Reviews Security of Commonwealth Games

The security arrangements for the Commonwealth Games were reviewed at a meeting here today taken by the Union Home Minister, Shri P.Chidambaram. Union Home Secretary, Secretary (Sports), Commissioner of Police, Delhi, representatives of the Organising Committee and others were present.

While taking note of the delays, the Home Minister set certain timelines for the Organising Committee and other authorities to complete the works. The Delhi Police informed the Home Minister that once the venues etc. are handed over to the Delhi Police, full security will be provided and there need not be any concern about security.

The Home Minister directed that the minutes of the meeting be forwarded to the Organising Committee and others by the afternoon.