The stadium is about to host the primary qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, a match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad that’s anticipated to attract a big crowd. The Ahmedabad Police have taken steps to bolster safety and make sure the security of all attendees, in accordance with officers.
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Given the current developments, the police are on excessive alert.Officers acknowledged {that a} sturdy safety presence will probably be maintained each inside and out of doors the stadium premises.
The police have supplied particulars in regards to the deployment, stating that over 3,000 personnel will probably be on obligation, together with 5 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP) and 10 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP). On prime of that, greater than 800 personal safety personnel will probably be within the stadium premises.
A police convoy may even be stationed on the stadium to forestall any incidents from occurring in the course of the match.
The elevated safety measures are a direct response to the arrest of 4 suspected IS terrorists at Ahmedabad airport on Could 20. Officers revealed that the people, recognized as Sri Lankan nationals, have been apprehended earlier than they might perform any plans in the course of the ongoing IPL season. The suspects had travelled from Sri Lanka to Chennai after which to Ahmedabad.
Officers additional acknowledged that the arrest of those people has prompted heightened vigilance and intensive safety preparations to make sure the protection of followers and gamers attending at present’s match.
(Inputs from IANS)
