Champions Trophy: Navy, Paramilitary Rangers In Price Of Protection For Matches In Pakistan
The pakistan authorities have given their go-ahead for the usage of the army and paramilitary rangers to shore up safety for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy inside the country.
In step with media reviews, the federal cupboard okayed plans to have pinnacle protection for the mega-event and gave approval to apply army and rangers for this purpose.
The government has already earmarked over 10,000 policemen along with elite commando gadgets to provide protection on the grounds and team lodges in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi whilst the tournament starts on february 19 in Karachi.
Pakistan cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who's also the federal indoors minister, is individually overseeing all the safety arrangements for the tournament.
India refused to send its team to pakistan for the tournament, citing security issues, and could play all their suits in Dubai.
A supply inside the board stated that Naqvi had also discussed with safety and regulation enforcement senior officials the fine way to ensure smooth access of spectators into stadiums for the suits without compromising on safety.
The source stated that a sure wide variety of military and paramilitary personnel might be deputed for security coverage for the ICC occasion.
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