No specific terror threat to Cricket World Cup

Washington (PTI) - Noting that there is no
specific terrorist threat to the ICC World Cup being held in
India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the US has urged its citizens
to be alert while travelling to these countries during the
tournament as such big events are always a soft targets for
the militants.
"The Department of State alerts US citizens
traveling to or residing in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
to safety and security issues related to the ICC Cricket World
Cup scheduled to be held in those countries between February
19 and April 2, 2011," said a US travel advisory.
While the US government has no specific threat
information regarding the Cricket World Cup, high-profile
events of this nature can be targets for terrorist attacks,
the State Department said in a statement a day after the mega
cricket event was kicked off in Dhaka on Thursday.
The State Department reminded its citizens about the
worldwide travel alert it had issued about the American
nationals on January 31 which also includes South Asian
countries.
Observing that local authorities in the country
where individual matches are held are responsible for security
arrangements for the ICC Cricket World Cup, the State
Department said US citizens should monitor local news reports
and consider the level of security present when visiting
public places, including religious sites, or choosing hotels,
restaurants, entertainment, and recreation and sporting
venues.