Report: Indian Islamic group threatens to attack Commonwealth Games

Islamic group vows to attack Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI — A news report says an Islamic militant group has threatened to attack the Commonwealth Games that open in two weeks in India’s capital.

The BBC Hindi Service says it received an e-mail Sunday purportedly from the Indian Mujahideen in which it warned of attacks during the games. Thousands of athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations are to compete in the games, which are held every four years.

Indian authorities are playing down the threat. New Delhi’s top elected official, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, appealed for calm, declaring the city is safe to host the 71 teams competing in the games.