An unprecedented security blanket has been thrown in and around the Punjab Cricket Association stadium in Mohali that will witness the high profile India-Pakistan World Cup Cricket semifinal tomorrow. Over 2200 cops drawn from various districts of Punjab have been put on duty to ensure foolproof security. Security agencies also conducted intensive checking at the hotels and also in Chandigarh as well. Police said, the identity of the guests and checking of luggage has been carried out. Multi-layered security has been thrown around the stadium, including the Special Protection Group, National Security Guard, Central and State police forces. Anti-aircraft guns will be placed strategically and NSG commandos will join a large number of security personnel to guard the stadium, which would be primarily taken over by the elite Special Protection Group. Hotel Taj, Chandigarh, where the two teams are staying and the city itself has been brought under tight security.
News On AIR | March 29, 2011 1:43 PM
Unprecedented security blanket in and around Punjab Cricket Association stadium