Security arrangements in place for India-West Indies test in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Rachakonda police have made elaborate arrangements for forthcoming India vs West Indies test match starting from September 12, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here at Uppal.

Speaking to presspersons here on Tuesday, Rachakonda Commissioner Mahesh M Bhagwat said, the second test match between India and West Indies will be played here amidst high security.

Elaborate bandobast arrangements had been made in coordination with various wings such as security, traffic, law and order, Armed Reserve forces, Fire department, etc.

A total of 1500 police personnel will be deployed for the match and over 100 CCTV cameras are being installed from vehicle checking point to parking places and to cover complete area, he said.

Apart from this, a



joint Command and Control Room will be set up at south ground floor to monitor the CCTV footage for immediate action.

Special parties will be deployed to meet with any contingency and anti-sabotage checks with bomb disposal teams will continue round the clock till the end of match.

The Commissioner said special teams are deployed to check the anti-social elements and SHE teams will be deployed to check the possibilities of harassment of women.

Police officials said due to security reasons, spectators will not be allowed to carry water bottles, cameras, match boxes,binoculars, coins, cigarettes, lighters,eatables,writing pens,perfumes,batteries,bags etc.

Rachakonda Police will ensure the safety and security of the citizens in this regard, Bhagwat said.