Punjab Police is deploying 3,000 personnel for the India vs South Africa T20 match at Mullanpur's new stadium. Extensive security and traffic arrangements are in place for the event, which is expected to draw a large crowd of 35,000 spectators.
Security Beefed Up for T20 Match
Punjab Police has made adequate security arrangements for the India versus South Africa T20 cricket match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. The Police have also issued a traffic advisory.
Special Director General of Police (Law and Order), Arpit Shukla, told the media that in view of expectations of a large turnout of spectators and the stadium having a seating capacity of around 35,000 spectators, adequate security and traffic management arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth conduct of the event.
Around 3,000 police personnel will be deployed for security and crowd management. DIG Rupnagar Range, Nanak Singh, and Senior Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar, Harmandeep Singh Hans, will closely supervise the security and traffic arrangements, he added.
Traffic Advisory Issued
To facilitate smooth vehicular movement, traffic diversions and routes have been suggested to spectators visiting the stadium.
The Special DGP appealed to the public to follow traffic advisories, cooperate with the police and arrive well in time to avoid inconvenience.
He reiterated that all necessary measures have been put in place to ensure the safety and smooth movement of spectators.
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