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'Snipers! Watch Out!': US Police Tightens Security At T20 World Cup 2024 Amid ISIS Threats

T20 World Cup 2024: The US Police has reportedly acted swiftly upon receiving threats from ISIS and have deployed snipers at the venue of South Africa Vs Sri Lanka fixture. Here are the details.

T20 World Cup 2024: The US Police has reportedly deployed snipers and tightened the security at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York for the fixture of South Africa Vs Sri Lanka and not only for this fixture, US Police has tightened the security for the entire course of the T20 World Cup 2024. This rapid action has been taken in the aftermath of the threats received from the terrorist organisation ISIS, who threatened to target the tournament.

 

Here's What BBC Sport Reported In Concern With The Threats

"The safety and security of everyone at the event is our number one priority and we have a comprehensive and robust security plan in place. We work closely with authorities in our host countries and continually monitor and evaluate the global landscape to ensure appropriate plans are in place to mitigate any risks identified to our event," said International Cricket Council (ICC), as reported by BBC Sport.

"Nassau County Police Department will oversee a massive operation to ensure the games held at the Long Island ground between 3-12 June pass off without incident. India play Pakistan at the venue on 9 June, in what is the most high-profile match in the tournament's group stage. A pro-ISIS group has reportedly threatened to target the tournament. It is understood security measures will include SWAT teams with specialist snipers. Plain clothes police officers will also be operating inside the ground," reported BBC Sport in concern with the details of the deployment of US Police at the venue.

It will be interesting to see what all extra measures will be taken by the US Police on the day of India Vs Pakistan match, as all the eyes will be on the fixture on June 9 considering the high-intensity and heated rivalry of the fixture.

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