Mumbai:
Against the backdrop of terror threat, a thick security blanket has been thrown around the metropolis, turning it into a fortress, ahead of Saturday's world cup final between India and Sri Lanka at Wankhede stadium here.
President Pratibha Patil and her Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa will watch the match at the 32,000-capacity Wankhede Stadium, making the venue more security-sensitive.
Airspace over and around the stadium, in South Mumbai, has been declared `No Flying Zone'.
Himanshu Roy, Joint Commissioner (Crime) of the Mumbai police said that bulk SMSes will be blocked from today midnight till the morning of April 3.
Apart from Mumbai police, teams of National Security Guards , Maharashtra's elite Force One, Rapid Action Force, State Reserve Police Force and Quick Response Team are maintaining strict vigil at the stadium, the venue of the grand finale of cricket's biggest extravaganza. (Watch: Commandos at Wankhede stadium)
A multi-layer security will be in place around two-km radius area of the stadium during the match. Outside food items will not be allowed in the stadium.
CISF will frisk spectators entering stadium and SRPF will guard the periphery. Neighbouring Thane and Navi Mumbai police personnel will back up city Police.
Helicopters for surveillance, Marine Commandos and Indian Naval Base in South Mumbai will be on standby. All entry points from the sea will be sealed on the day. (with PTI inputs)
President Pratibha Patil and her Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa will watch the match at the 32,000-capacity Wankhede Stadium, making the venue more security-sensitive.
Airspace over and around the stadium, in South Mumbai, has been declared `No Flying Zone'.
Himanshu Roy, Joint Commissioner (Crime) of the Mumbai police said that bulk SMSes will be blocked from today midnight till the morning of April 3.
Apart from Mumbai police, teams of National Security Guards , Maharashtra's elite Force One, Rapid Action Force, State Reserve Police Force and Quick Response Team are maintaining strict vigil at the stadium, the venue of the grand finale of cricket's biggest extravaganza. (Watch: Commandos at Wankhede stadium)
A multi-layer security will be in place around two-km radius area of the stadium during the match. Outside food items will not be allowed in the stadium.
CISF will frisk spectators entering stadium and SRPF will guard the periphery. Neighbouring Thane and Navi Mumbai police personnel will back up city Police.
Helicopters for surveillance, Marine Commandos and Indian Naval Base in South Mumbai will be on standby. All entry points from the sea will be sealed on the day. (with PTI inputs)
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