New York Police suspect mass murder could be carried out during the India-Pakistan match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. India will face off in a Group A encounter against arch-rival Pakistan at Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York on June 9.
This will be the first time New York will organise such a high-voltage cricket match. NYPD are taking precautions against potential lone-wolf attacks and planning to avoid disturbances. There will be enormous police on the ground and in the air. Nassau County is expected to experience the highest level of security in history.
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Mass murder could be carried out during the India-Pakistan match
Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder informed the media on May 29 regarding the security concerns at the upcoming India-Pakistan game. Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said that the India-Pakistan game is supposed to be a big encounter in the T20 World Cup 2024. Crowds will come to the stadium from all parts of the world.
Everything seems feasible when there’s a high-voltage game and this large crowd. The stadium will be the safest place in Nassau County on June 9th, He assures this. This is the biggest security operation this county has ever had to undertake, Ryder added.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman stated that mass murder could be carried out in a public place during the India-Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2024. Blakeman said that they are getting threats of all types from all around the United States, both nationally and locally. He went on to say that they are considering all threats carefully.
In addition to that, He also stated that they have implemented numerous safety measures. They have added an extra 100 police personnel to their regular staff. Take precautions to ensure that the stadium and Eisenhower Park are safe, as well as the parking lots and watch areas – a report by CBS News.
The local authorities are unfamiliar with the excitement, fanfare, and buzz around the match between the long-standing rivals, India and Pakistan, as it is their first time playing in New York.
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The governor of New York State declared that public safety will be her priority
The office of the governor of New York State said that they have been collaborating with Nassau County and federal law enforcement for months to guarantee the safety of visitors and residents of New York during the Cricket World Cup. They are in constant touch with the Counter Terrorism Unit. The office of Kathy Hochul stated that their top priority is public safety, and they are dedicated to making the Cricket World Cup a safe and enjoyable event.
An ICC representative stated that they are working with law enforcement in New York
ICC spokesperson has stated that they are monitoring all the security threats to mitigate any risks identified to the ICC event. He further added that their top objective is to ensure everyone’s safety and security throughout the event. ICC has been collaborating closely with authorities in their host nations and constantly monitoring and reviewing the worldwide scene to ensure that adequate procedures are taken – he replied.
The Indian team begins their first net session ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024
The Indian team has chosen to reside on Long Island instead of Manhattan to avoid traffic jams. The Indian team are provided three pitches for practice. Two pitches are meant for batters and the other one is reserved for bowlers. The training ended without a hitch, thanks to favourable circumstances and a day temperature of about 18 degrees Celsius.
The venue of the net session is almost five miles from the Nassau County Stadium where India will play three matches in the T20 World Cup 2024. India’s first official warm-up match against Bangladesh will be played at the same venue on June 1. India will start their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5. Later, they will play against Pakistan on June 9.
All players from the World Cup squad have participated in the first training session except Virat Kohli. Suryakumar, Hardik, Dube, Pant and Jadeja batted on the nets on May 28. Four players were recommended to rest for the day due to late arrival. They were Jaiswal, Samson, Rinku, and Chahal.