Tight Security Arrangements Put in Place for Pakistan-Sri Lanka First Test in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: The first Test match of the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will begin today (Monday, 9 November) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The district administration and police have finalised security and other arrangements for the match.

Under the security plan, a heavy contingent of police will be deployed in the stadium and surrounding areas, while expert marksmen will also be posted on tall buildings. The stadium and its surroundings will be monitored through Safe City cameras and a modern CCTV system. A special control room has also been set up to oversee security.

Police mobiles, Elite Force and Dolphin Squad personnel will patrol around the stadium. It has been decided to introduce a digital system to monitor passengers and guests arriving at bus stands, hotels and guest houses.

Arrangements have also been made for parking, traffic flow and alternative routes for the convenience of spectators. Rescue ambulances, fire brigade and medical staff will be kept on standby to deal with emergencies.

The administration has appealed to citizens to follow the instructions of traffic police and security agencies so that the international cricket contest can be held in a peaceful environment.