They are one of 200 organisations fined after two people from dengue cases in the Indian capital as nearly 650 cases have been reported since the outbreak started in September.

 

Sain said: "The Commonwealth Games Village has become a breeding ground for dengue-carrying mosquitoes.

 

"We had gone there for an inspection last week and fined the officials for allowing water stagnation."

 

Sain promised that the situation would not reoccur next year when the Commonwealth Games open on October 3.

 

Anyone bitten by the mosquitoes can contract a flu-like viral disease which, in extreme cases, can prove be to fatal, although most people recover within seven days.

 

But any competitor among the 5,000 who are expected to attend next year's Games, including potentially include Jamaica's Usain Bolt, the world record holder for 100 and 200 metres, who picked up the illness would probably be unable to perform at their best in the biggest event to be held in India since Delhi staged the 1982 Asian Games.

 

He claimed that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was taking all precautions to stop the spread of the disease.

 

Sain said: "This year, due to late rains in the capital, there was a rise in the number of dengue patients.

 

"Next year, we will have the situation under control.

 

"There will be no such problem during the Commonwealth Games."

 

 

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