World Cup Security
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Over 6,000 Security Personnel To Be Deployed In Ahmedabad For World Cup Final
More than 6,000 security personnel will be deployed in Ahmedabad city and the Narendra Modi stadium during the World Cup final between mighty India and five-time champions Australia on November 19, a senior police official said on Saturday.
-
World Cup Migrant Workers Still Jailed In Qatar For Demanding Unpaid Wages
Since protests in January over unpaid wages, three migrant workers for the World Cup finals in Qatar have been detained in the Gulf nation.
-
World Cup security surpassed that for Obama visit: Official
The multi-agency security deployed for the cricket World Cup final was "unprecedented" in the history of Mumbai, surpassing even the stringent cover during US President Barack Obama's two-day visit last year, a top official said Tuesday."The multi-tier security was necessitated in view of the huge number of VVIPs, including Indian President Pratibh...
-
Navy gears up to guard World Cup final
Maritime forces have enhanced security measures for the World Cup final to be played between India and Sri Lanka. India beat Pakistan to enter the final to be played on April 2. Here is a statement issued by Capt M Nambiar, Chief PRO (Defence), Mumbai, in regard to security measures being put in place:Coastal Security along the West Coast has been ...
-
Interpol says World Cup 'terrorist' arrested with Pak help
A "terrorist" suspected of planning to attack the cricket World Cup has been arrested after help from authorities across South Asia including in Pakistan, Interpol chief Ronald Noble said."Just last week, through the cooperation from Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, we were able to identify, locate and arrest a terrorist, who had left Karachi ...
-
Delhi to become a fortress for World Cup matches
Good things come for a price. So if you are a cricket buff and are planning to cheer India at the World Cup matches in Delhi, be prepared to face some side effects. Security in the city would be scaled up for the four World Cup matches Delhi is hosting. The layout for the matches would come along with traffic chaos and diversions in city streets. A...
-
Heavy security deployment for Hockey World Cup
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi and its adjoining areas have been turned into a security fortress ahead of the World Cup Hockey tournament with deployment of thousands of armed policemen. Around 19,000 police personnel, including 200 sharpshooters from the National Security Guards, have been deployed for security for the event. Th...
-
FIH chief gives thumbs up to World Cup security
International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre on Thursday gave a thumbs up to the security arrangements made for the World Cup, calling it "of the highest level".
-
Over 6,000 Security Personnel To Be Deployed In Ahmedabad For World Cup Final
More than 6,000 security personnel will be deployed in Ahmedabad city and the Narendra Modi stadium during the World Cup final between mighty India and five-time champions Australia on November 19, a senior police official said on Saturday.
-
World Cup Migrant Workers Still Jailed In Qatar For Demanding Unpaid Wages
Since protests in January over unpaid wages, three migrant workers for the World Cup finals in Qatar have been detained in the Gulf nation.
-
World Cup security surpassed that for Obama visit: Official
The multi-agency security deployed for the cricket World Cup final was "unprecedented" in the history of Mumbai, surpassing even the stringent cover during US President Barack Obama's two-day visit last year, a top official said Tuesday."The multi-tier security was necessitated in view of the huge number of VVIPs, including Indian President Pratibh...
-
Navy gears up to guard World Cup final
Maritime forces have enhanced security measures for the World Cup final to be played between India and Sri Lanka. India beat Pakistan to enter the final to be played on April 2. Here is a statement issued by Capt M Nambiar, Chief PRO (Defence), Mumbai, in regard to security measures being put in place:Coastal Security along the West Coast has been ...
-
Interpol says World Cup 'terrorist' arrested with Pak help
A "terrorist" suspected of planning to attack the cricket World Cup has been arrested after help from authorities across South Asia including in Pakistan, Interpol chief Ronald Noble said."Just last week, through the cooperation from Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, we were able to identify, locate and arrest a terrorist, who had left Karachi ...
-
Delhi to become a fortress for World Cup matches
Good things come for a price. So if you are a cricket buff and are planning to cheer India at the World Cup matches in Delhi, be prepared to face some side effects. Security in the city would be scaled up for the four World Cup matches Delhi is hosting. The layout for the matches would come along with traffic chaos and diversions in city streets. A...
-
Heavy security deployment for Hockey World Cup
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi and its adjoining areas have been turned into a security fortress ahead of the World Cup Hockey tournament with deployment of thousands of armed policemen. Around 19,000 police personnel, including 200 sharpshooters from the National Security Guards, have been deployed for security for the event. Th...
-
FIH chief gives thumbs up to World Cup security
International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre on Thursday gave a thumbs up to the security arrangements made for the World Cup, calling it "of the highest level".
