Terrorist organization Islamic State has issued a threat against the T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan in New York next month. After which the security here has been increased. New York Governor Cathy Hochul said that she has directed the New York Police to increase law enforcement presence, increase surveillance and enhanced security procedures, etc.
Unprecedented security arrangements will be made for the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in New York’s Nassau County. Eisenhower Park Stadium in Nassau County will host eight matches of the tournament, including India’s three matches. On June 1, the Indian team will also play a practice match against Bangladesh.
Bruce Blakeman, head of Nassau County, located on the border of New York City, said that, we are fully prepared to face any situation. We are taking all necessary precautions. He said that we take every threat very seriously. There is a process for every threat and we do not underestimate any threat. Whatever leads we find, we trace them all. The Islamic State terrorist organization is known as ISIS. It posted a picture of a cricket stadium on a British chat site. Drones can be seen flying above this picture posted with the date 9/06/2024 written on it. On this day T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan is going to be played.
A screenshot of the post was aired on a news report by NBC New York TV. The ISIS post has been largely ignored and downplayed by New York authorities. However, they said they are keeping a close watch on the situation. Strict security arrangements are being made and resources are being mobilized to deal with every situation. New York Governor Cathy Hochul said that there is no public safety threat yet, and we are keeping a close watch on every situation. “My administration has been working with federal law enforcement and Nassau County for months to ensure the safety of New Yorkers and those who visit here,” he said.
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Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said in the case that no credible threat has yet emerged. But still his department is monitoring the situation. The cricket stadium has a capacity of 30,000. This cricket stadium is specially built for the tournament. The T20 World Cup 2024 will begin on June 1 with an exhibition match between India and Bangladesh, followed by the regular tournament from June 3. On security preparations for the World Cup, NBC New York said that Nassau County’s security preparations are the largest ever for an American presidential debate.
British newspaper Express first reported about this danger. He said there was a similar threat against sporting events in Europe. It said ISIS followers are encouraged to target major events, including the Cricket World Cup.
