Terrorists may target foreigners at Hauz Khas Village: Delhi Police

New Delhi: Foreign nationals visiting the posh Haus Khas Village here may be the target of terrorist groups, the Delhi Police have warned.

This village, in the heart of the capital and dotted with swaky restaurants and upmarket designer shops, is a popular destination among the tourists.

Reportedly, Delhi police have tightened the security deployment in the area. Also, the eateries have been asked to keep a constant vigilance on the monitoring of the CCTV cameras installed.

Specially trained teams have been engaged to oversee the movements of the people hanging around at Hauz Khas Village. The police is about to install metal detectors at the parking zones, the entry and exit points.

"Police have stepped up security measures at Hauz Khas Village in view of recent incidents of terror attacks on foreign tourists in various European countries. The Hauz Khas Village welcomes a large number of foreigners every day who visit for fine dining and arts/craft experience," India Today quoted Ishwar Singh, DCP (South), as saying.

Meanwhile, the police is likely to ban the ladies' night parties at various bars and pubs in Hauz Khas Village as, according to them, those disturb the law and order situation in the city.