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A high-profile match is to be played between India and Pakistan on June 9 in the T20 World Cup. Security concerns have been raised at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in Long Island, New York before the match. It is being said that there could be a terrorist attack in this match, so the security personnel are making full preparations keeping in mind the possibility of a possible attack. Extensive measures are being taken to deal with any situation in this match. There will be police presence from the field to the air for this match.
Fear of 'lone wolf' attack
According to reports, ISIS-K (Islamic State Khorasan) has claimed the 'lone wolf' attack. This also includes a video released by ISIS-K, calling on independent attackers to disrupt the match. On the whole matter, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder confirmed the threat and explained the security measures. A 'lone wolf' attack is a special type of mass murder, which is carried out by an individual in a public place.
There is currently no security threat regarding the match
New York Governor Kathy Hochul also said about the security related to the India-Pakistan match that she is working with security officials to ensure the match. According to a statement from the Governor's Office, the overall situation is being monitored. According to the information received, there is no security threat to the match. Kathy Hochul also shared a post on Twitter. She wrote – In preparation for the Cricket World Cup, my team is working with federal and legal authorities to keep people attending the matches safe. Although there is no credible threat at this time, I have directed the NYPD to increase security measures and we will continue to monitor as the event approaches.
The threat regarding the match on June 9 has increased
The Eisenhower Park Stadium is hosting eight ICC T20 World Cup matches from June 3 to 12, including a match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. In fact, reports in Cricinfo and Cricbuzz say that security at Eisenhower Park will be beefed up in view of security threats ahead of the exciting match between India and Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup on June 9.
This will be the security for India-Pakistan T20 match
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said that preparations for this event were going on for the last six months. So what kind of security will be there in New York's Eisenhower Park during the match? He explained about it in detail.
– Eisenhower Park will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m. Police will reopen the area once the fencing is removed.
– Spectators will be required to pass through a metal detector to enter the stadium grounds; bags or drones are not allowed into or on the stadium.
– Parking at Eisenhower Park will be for VIP ticket holders only, other spectators will park near the Nassau Coliseum, which is a short distance away.
– Rideshare drop-off and pick-up points will also be designated. There will also be a large police presence on the ground and in the air, coordinating with federal, local and state police.