MELBOURNE: After the blast in Pune, security fears have mounted enormously and the Australian Commonwealth Games officials here have sought more information from the government ahead of the Delhi Commonwealth Games in October this year. Perry Crosswhite, CEO of the Australian Commonwealth Games Association, said he has asked the foreign ministry to give more details about the security in India. He said, "We are renewing our request for information. I have been in touch with foreign affairs this morning".
He said his concerns were not increased by the attack which has been linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit.
The bomb, hidden in a backpack under a table, exploded on Saturday at the German Bakery restaurant, which is a magnet for young Indians and foreign tourists.
Crosswhite said the athletes would not face the same security risks faced by everyday tourists.
"All the areas where our team is going to be - the village, the airport - are all going to extremely secure". Foreign Afairs ministry has already issues an advisory to all its citizens asking them to exercise caution while they are travelling to India.
The blast killed nine people while upto 57 were left injured which also include a number of foerign citizens.
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