Security Concerns for India-Pakistan Match
The T20 World Cup will start from June 1. India will face Ireland on June 5. After that, the India-Pakistan match which is catching everyone’s attention will be held on June 9. But now the dark shadow of terrorists has fallen on this match. A Lone Wolf attack has been threatened in this match.
Threat and Security Measures
The T20 World Cup tournament is just a few hours away. The tournament is jointly organized between America and West Indies. Efforts are being made to root the cricket seed in America. On the other hand, traditional rivals India and Pakistan will face each other in this tournament. Both the teams are in the same group and this match will be played on June 9 in New York.
The match will be played at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York’s Eisenhower Park. But this match has come on the radar of terrorists. Security has been beefed up in the city because of the related threat. The terrorist organization ISIS Khorasan has released a video. It orders the attacker to carry out a ‘lone wolf’ attack. A single terrorist makes everything happen in a lone-wolf attack. The terrorist does not seek anyone’s help for this attack. It also kills many innocent people alone. Such attacks have increased in the past few years.
New York Governor Kathy Hochl said, “There is no threat of an attack at the T20 World Cup. However, the police have kept the security tight. We are also monitoring the situation.” ISIS Khorasan, a terrorist organization, became active in eastern Afghanistan in 2014. In March this year, Crocus City Hall in the Russian capital Moscow was attacked. The attack took place on March 22. 143 innocent people were killed in this attack. Isis Khorasan took responsibility for this.
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Impact on the Tournament
In the video released by the terrorists, the drone can be seen flying. Also, the date 9 June 2024 has been written. India Pakistan match will be held on this day itself. Therefore, the possibility of a drone attack on this day cannot be ruled out. Hence, the New York Police has requested the UAS Aviation Authority to declare a no-fly zone around the stadium during the India-Pakistan match. It has also been requested to keep an eye on terrorist attacks.
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Historical Context
ISIS Khorasan has a history of violent attacks, including a notable incident in March 2024 at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, which resulted in the deaths of 143 people. This history underscores the seriousness of the threat and the necessity for stringent security measures during the T20 World Cup.
As the T20 World Cup unfolds, fans and players alike must remain vigilant in the face of these threats. The heightened security measures aim to ensure that the tournament proceeds safely, allowing the focus to remain on the excitement and competition of international cricket.
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