New Delhi : Even as the excitement over India-Pakistan epic encounter reached a crescendo, security agencies, Monday, left no stone unturned to secure the city before March 30 Cricket World Cup semi-final clash, to be witnessed by the Prime Ministers of both the countries besides other VVIPs, Indian media
reported.
The airspace over the tri-city (Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula) has been declared a no-fly zone with Indian Air Force choppers on operational stand by for surveillance. Fighter jets would also be maintained at operational readiness at the Ambala Air Base, from where the fighters can be over the city within
minutes.
Moreover, specialist technical intelligence gathering agency National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) is said to be tasked with carrying out air surveillances using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - used during Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
The security of stadium has been entrusted with central forces with a very limited role to be played by state police. The multi-tier set-up includes the Special Protection Group and National Security Guard. Taj Hotel, where both the teams are staying, has also been turned into a fortress.
Besides two Premiers, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi would also be at Mohali. Her son Rahul, daughter Priyanka and son-in-law Robert Vadra had earlier announced their plans to catch the action live. StateGovernors and other high ranking dignitaries are also expected to be in Mohali to cheer for the teams.
Moreover, specialist technical intelligence gathering agency National Technical Research Organization (NTRO) is said to be tasked with carrying out air surveillances using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - used during Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
The security of stadium has been entrusted with central forces with a very limited role to be played by state police. The multi-tier set-up includes the Special Protection Group and National Security Guard. Taj Hotel, where both the teams are staying, has also been turned into a fortress.
Besides two Premiers, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi would also be at Mohali. Her son Rahul, daughter Priyanka and son-in-law Robert Vadra had earlier announced their plans to catch the action live. StateGovernors and other high ranking dignitaries are also expected to be in Mohali to cheer for the teams.
