Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday said the government has issued a travel advisory for its citizens visiting New Delhi for the Commonwealth Games, citing "high risk of terrorism" in the Indian capital.
Her concerns came even as Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) chief Perry Crosswhite, who is in New Delhi as part of the advance teams from member countries, wrote a letter to the 400-strong Australian team reassuring them that the security at the Village and the other venues "were extensive and well-organised".
In Canberra, Gillard told reporters that more Australian officials will be travelling to New Delhi ahead of the Games that begin on October 3. She stated there was widespread concern about the Games, which have been beset by health and security problems.
"Our travel advice has made clear that there is a high risk of terrorism in New Delhi. Since 2000 there have been at least 14 major terrorist attacks in New Delhi."
