The Central government has ensured all help to the Himachal Pradesh government in ensuring security during the India-Pakistan World Twenty20 Cricket match at Dharamshala on March 19. Home Minister Rajnath Singh told reporters in New Delhi Friday said, central paramilitary forces will be provided if the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister asks for.A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the marquee match with Himachal Pradesh's ex-servicemen protesting against the game in the wake of January 2 Pathankot terror attacks.Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh had written a letter to the Union Home Minister on Tuesday stating that his government cannot provide security for the match.Meanwhile, BCCI Secretary and BJP MP Anurag Thakur said he was hopeful of the match happening in the hill station following his meeting with the Chief Minister.
News On AIR | March 5, 2016 8:04 AM
Centre to provide paramilitary forces for ICC Twenty20 World Cup match at Dharmshala in Himachal Pradesh