Terrorists managed to get forged passes for World Cup final

LeT had managed to get forged passes issued to journalists and sponsors for the World Cup final.

Pakistan-based terror group Lashker-e-Taiba had managed to get forged passes issued to journalists and sponsors for the World Cup final at Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium,prompting security forces to take extra care while checking their antecedents.

Alarm bells rang when a foreign intelligence agency conveyed to Indian security agencies that it had information that LeT militants managed some passes and might try to enter the stadium posing as journalists or sponsors.

Sources said the Centre shared the information with Maharashtra government and other agencies concerned,leading to deployment of additional security forces and NSG commandos.

Story continues below this ad

CISF personnel were deployed to manage all entry and exit gates at the Wankhede stadium so that no unauthorised person can enter the venue with forged passes,they said.

The Home Ministry had also sent an Additional Secretary to Mumbai to take stock of the security arrangement there.

Sources said as per the security plans,anti-aircraft guns were strategically put in place. A sizable number of NSG commandos and around 400 central paramilitary personnel assisted Mumbai Police to ensure foolproof security.

All air bases near Mumbai,Indian Navy and Coast Guard were put on high alert to ensure security in the air and sea during the match.

Story continues below this ad

Quick Reaction Teams and women personnel of CRPF were also stationed at vital locations in and around the stadium to respond to any exigency.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
Lashker-e-Taiba

Loading Taboola...

For Kolkata, the IMD has forecast mostly cloudy skies with light to moderate rain or thundershowers on most days through Panchami.

Unprecedented rain submerges Kolkata amidst Durga Puja preparations; train services hit

Cities35 min ago

At least two people were killed as Kolkata woke up to an inundated city on Tuesday morning after heavy overnight rainfall flooded streets, railway tracks, and Metro tracks. The downpour, which began late Monday night and continued past midnight, led to severe waterlogging across major arterial roads and residential areas, paralysing normal life.

View all shorts

Live Blog