Won't be caged, won't run in torch relay: Bedi

Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi has lashed out at the tight security arrangements ahead of the Olympic torch relay to be held in New Delhi on April 17.
"I am a sportswoman. I do not want to run with the torch as a caged woman. Why turn India Gate into a zoo? What is the point of running with the torch? I do not want to participate in a caged environment. If you make the environment so suffocating, then it is better to let the torch travel on wheels or with the Army," Kiran Bedi said.
Fearing trouble from Tibetan protestors, the IOA has already shortened the route of the Olympic torch relay. The original 8-9 km run from Red Fort to India Gate has been shortened to 2-3 km.
National football captain Bhaichung Bhutia, a Buddhist, has refused to carry the Flame to show his solidarity with the Tibetans.
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, former All England champion Pullela Gopichand, long jumper Anju Bobby George, athletes Milkha Singh and Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu, tennis player Leander Paes and actor Aamir Khan have confirmed they will take part in the Olympic relay.

Courtesy:ibnlive.com
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