Black Caps briefed over terror fears in India
March 15th, 2011 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANIMumbai, Mar. 15 (ANI): Black Caps team manager Dave Currie has had briefings from the New Zealand High Commission over reports of a terrorist threat targeting the Cricket World Cup, but is confident about the tournament’s security measures.According to the Waikato Times, the Indian Home Ministry issued an advisory outlining that some members of a terrorist cell had entered the country and were reportedly planning on attacking venues during the World Cup.
“These operatives could be well-acquainted with maritime travel to reach their targets in quick time,” the advisory warned.
The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has also updated its travel advisory to India.
The warning reiterates existing advice to all New Zealanders about a “significant threat of terrorism” to visitors in the region.
Currie said he had been in close contact with the New Zealand High Commission in New Delhi. They had links with international intelligence agencies on the ground in India.
“We have got a lot of faith that we have enough security in place,” he was quoted, as saying.
“We are here to do a job. The players are not here to be on the tourist route, they are here to win a world cup. It’s just the reality of where we are and the challenges of this part of the world,” he added. (ANI)
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