US travel warning during CWG: Delhi Police tight-lipped

NEW DELHI - The Delhi Police Thursday remained tight-lipped and refused to comment on the US state department’s warning to its citizens on travelling to India during the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games.

The US statement had warned its citizens travelling to or residing in India of a threat of “terrorist action and violence” and asked them to “take care when travelling within Delhi”.

When IANS contacted Rajan Bhagat, the Delhi Police spokesperson, he said he can’t divulge any information on the issue.

The US statement also advised American citizens to monitor local news reports and think about their security when visiting public places, including religious sites, or while choosing hotels, restaurants, entertainment and recreation venues.

“Special care should be taken when using public transportation or driving at night,” it said.

The US citizens were also asked “to be on guard against petty crimes, pickpockets, and the theft of personal property on trains or buses”.

US tourists were asked to be alert at airports, train stations and tourist sites and beware of “scam artists looking to prey on visitors”.

Earlier in April, the US embassy, followed by the Australian embassy, had issued a similar warning of a possible terror attack in New Delhi and sought strengthened security. As per government-directions, Delhi Police had kept a strict vigil in the city.