By – Aditi Gupta
The media claims that the SWAT team will be there for every game in Nassau County. They plan to use snipers. Not only will terror be impossible in such a scenario, but a bird would be similarly unable to soar within the stadium.
The T20 World Cup has begun. Fans, though, are Counting down the days till June 9. India and Pakistan will be going to play a match on this day. The Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York will host this game. But there’s an underlying fear about this confrontation. As per media sources, there is a plan by the terrorist group ISIS-K to launch an attack during the India-Pakistan match. They had released a video as a challenge to the security services. Before this game, however, security has been stepped up in Nassau County and New York. The media claims that the SWAT team will be there for each match in Nassau County. They intend to use snipers.
India vs. Pakistan is the match of the T20 World Cup group round that counts the most. Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York will host this game as well. The Nassau County Police Department does not want to take any risks in light of this. Under such conditions, the security agencies conducted a simulated drill prior to the India-Pakistan match on Monday, June 3, using the South Africa-Sri Lanka match. In its story, the BBC gave details about the security measures.
India vs. Pakistan is the match of the T20 World Cup group round that counts the most. Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York will host this game as well. The Nassau County Police Department does not want to take any risks in light of this. Under such conditions, the security agencies staged a modeled drill prior to the India-Pakistan match on Monday, June 3, using the South Africa-Sri Lanka match. In its story, the BBC gave details about the security measures.
Police snipers have reportedly been stationed in hidden places across the New York stadium. In addition to the snipers, the story indicates that SWAT units will be present. Inside the field, there will also be armed police officers assigned to civilian clothes. For the tournament’s security, Nassau Police works closely with the US Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New York Police Department, and other organizations.
In addition, the public park around the site will be closed due to the potential threat of drone attacks. Prior to getting admission, those watching the game will have to go through airport-style security scanners and endure an extensive frisking process.
Actually, there were warnings surrounding the India-Pakistan match from an ISIS terrorist group. A ‘lone wolf’ attack was mentioned in a video posted by ISIS-K. The Nassau County stadium will host eight tournament matches, three of which will involve teams from India.