Chennai Police to Collect Rs 1.60 Crore from BCCI for World Cup Security Bills

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As the city of Chennai basked in the glory of the successful Cricket World Cup matches, the city police have submitted bills amounting to Rs 1.60 crore to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the extensive security measures deployed during the tournament. The police had mobilized a massive force of armed personnel, including commandos and coast guards, equipped with anti-aircraft guns and choppers to ensure the safety of the players. The city police had also taken stringent security measures at the hotel where the players were staying, with a whole floor being cordoned off for their exclusive use.

Key Takeaways:

  • The city police have submitted a bill of Rs 1.60 crore to the BCCI for the security measures taken during the Cricket World Cup matches in Chennai.
  • The security measures included deployment of armed personnel, commandos, and coast guards, equipped with anti-aircraft guns and choppers.
  • The police had also taken stringent security measures at the hotel where the players were staying, with a whole floor being cordoned off for their exclusive use.
  • The Indian Premier League (IPL) matches conducted in MAC Stadium in 2010 had collected Rs 1.06 crore from IPL office bearers, which is similar to the amount being collected from the BCCI for the World Cup security bills.
  • The city police deployed a massive force of 400 personnel for the security of the players during the World Cup matches.
  • The city police also roped in the coast guard and defence personnel for security during the India - West Indies match.
  • The security measures taken by the city police included armed personnel escorting the players from the hotel to the stadium, as well as those providing security in the hotel.

Statistics:

  • Rs 1.60 crore: The amount being collected from the BCCI for the security bills.
  • 400 personnel: The number of city police personnel deployed for the security of the players during the World Cup matches.
  • 5 matches: The number of international cricket matches held in the MAC Stadium during the World Cup, apart from a practice match.
  • Rs 1.06 crore: The amount collected from IPL office bearers for the security of the players during the IPL matches in 2010.

Sources:

  • Times of India (TOI) on October 25, 2011

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