Over 1,000 cops to ensure multi-layer security at World Cup cricket matches

Officials said the security cover comprises three deputy commissioners of police, six assistant commissioners of police, 30 inspectors, 80 assistant inspectors and sub-inspectors, 814 personnel and 170 officers and personnel of the bomb detection and disposal squads. These include additional strength of the state reserve police force and quick response teams. The police said multiple layers of security led by senior officers have been deployed at entry points of the stadium, access roads, and parking bays, and one layer will be deployed inside the stadium, including dedicated teams for each of the 11 stands of the stadium. “A large number of fans would mean many vehicles coming to the stadium. A dedicated team will coordinate traffic flow with the stadium authorities,” Choubey said.

The Pimpri-Chinchwad police said the state cricket body will be charged as per the government norms on paid security.