Security tightened
NEW DELHI (AP):
Police increased patrols across New Delhi on Monday, one day after unidentified gunmen shot and wounded two tourists and raised concerns about security less than two weeks before the Commonwealth Games open in the Indian capital.
Police have launched a massive manhunt for the gunmen, with roadblocks set up on key roads, especially near stadiums and smaller sports venues. Additional policemen were also visible on the streets, particularly in tourist areas.
Taiwanese tourists shot and wounded
The manhunt came after two gunmen on a motorcycle shot and wounded two Taiwanese tourists Sunday near the Jama Masjid, one of India's biggest mosques and a popular tourist destination.
The two men were recovering from their injuries and were expected to leave the hospital later this week.
But police were still in the dark about the perpetrators, said Rajan Bhagat, the New Delhi police spokesman, and officials refused to link the attack to the Commonwealth Games.
"No organised group appears to be involved in the shooting," Bhagat said Monday. "We have made no arrests."
