Despite putting unprecedented security measures in place for Euro 2016, France remains deeply concerned over the militants’ ability to strike a soft target.
Millions of foreign visitors and the world’s press are set to descend on the country for a month of sporting action from Friday — creating endless nightmares for its overstretched security services.
“From the point of view of preparation, we have done as much as possible. Everyone has been mobilised: police, paramilitaries, many soldiers,” a senior counter-terrorism official told the media, on condition of anonymity.
But, he said, “to be totally honest, I’m worried.”
President Francois Hollande acknowledged the threat on …read more
Source: Pakistan Today
