Mumbai Deputy Commissioner of Police Praveen Mundhe on Tuesday said the police are well prepared for the India vs New Zealand semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium. Team India will face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the 2023 World Cup on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, Mundhe said, “Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is hosting the upcoming India vs New Zealand semi-final match (icc cricket world cup). The stadium has already hosted 4 matches and we are well prepared as far as security is concerned.
He said that the match was of utmost importance and hence, Mumbai Police will tighten security. Keeping in mind the importance of this semi-final match, we have increased security measures. Around 120 officers and 600 men will be deployed in and around the stadium. Mundhe said that along with the officers, strike forces, riot control teams and quick reaction teams have also been deployed.
"Along with that we also have auxiliary strike forces, riot control teams, including our quick reaction teams, basically to take care of the security," he said. Mundhe further said that separate teams have been formed to curb crimes like molestation and theft.
Apart from strict access controls, we are ensuring that there are teams that will take care of general crime control measures like black marketing, tampering and theft. No illegal hawkers or illegal selling of any goods will be allowed in and around the stadium, special teams have also been deployed. Transport arrangements have also been made.
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