Security of India-Pak match increased after threat, Nassau County will run the biggest security operation ever
India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2024: After reports of a terrorist attack in the India-Pakistan match, Nassau County has made preparations to run the biggest security operation ever. Extensive measures are being taken to deal with any situation in the match. Police presence will be from ground to air for this match.
America, which is hosting the ICC T20 World Cup for the first time, is slowly becoming a cricket fever. All eyes will be on the June 09 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, which begins on June 2. The Nassau County Cricket Stadium, which was finished a few days ago, will host the India-Pak game. To watch this match, thousands of fans will travel from all over the world.
Under these situations, the US administration has also begun to recognize the significance of this match and, as a result, has been busy arranging for extra security. According to a report, the tightest security arrangements will be made around the Nassau Cricket Stadium during the India-Pakistan match.
These two challenges are the biggest:
1) Threat of terrorist attack: A month ago in April, the terrorist organization ISIS threatened to attack during the World Cup. After this, a lone wolf was asked to take action in a viral video during the India-Pakistan match. The police are also busy finding out the meaning of this lone video.
2) Threat from gun tendency in America: In America, common people have the right to keep guns. Due to this, incidents of firing in public places are common in this country. The police fear that such an incident may happen during the World Cup match especially in the India-Pakistan match.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder revealed the security measures in a press conference on Wednesday. Ryder said this is the biggest security operation in the history of Nassau County. We guarantee safety. The safest place on June 9 will be inside the stadium. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said public safety is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that the Cricket World Cup is a safe and enjoyable experience for the fans and all of us.
The special thing is that the ICC is also keeping a complete watch on the security arrangements of the World Cup in collaboration with the local authorities. The ICC said the safety of everyone in the program is our top priority. We have a comprehensive security plan and we are constantly monitoring the situation.
Team India will play a total of three matches in Nassau. The Indian team will play against Ireland on June 05, Pakistan on June 09, and host America on June 12. Before this, Team India will also play a practice match with Bangladesh here on June 01.