Karnataka’s Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh chaired a meeting with senior police officials and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) office-bearers to review safety measures for the IPL match that will be played at M. Chinnaswamy stadium on Saturday (March 28).
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening encounter at the stadium. It will be the first big match being played after the tragic death of 11 fans during victory celebrations last year. Following the tragedy, several protocols have been put in place for crowd management.
The Chief Secretary sought details on security arrangements inside and around the stadium, traffic management plans, parking facilities, availability of drinking water, and other essential services for spectators. She also directed officials to assess passenger density on the Namma Metro, review train schedules, and strengthen security at metro stations.
Emphasising the need for vigilance, Ms. Rajneesh instructed officials to strictly adhere to all government-prescribed safety protocols and ensure that no untoward incidents occur during the tournament.
The meeting was also attended by RCB representatives, the City Police Commissioner, senior civic officials, the Metro managing director, and heads of relevant departments.