NEW DELHI: Security measures will be heightened in and around Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium for the final day of the Ranji Trophy Group D match between Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir, following a high-intensity explosion near the Red Fort, just a few kilometres away from the venue.
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“Security to be beefed up near Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium) on the final day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir,” said Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Ashok Sharma on Monday.
Security to be tightened at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium for the final day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir after the Red Fort blast that claimed eight lives. DDCA to coordinate with Delhi Police for additional deployment. #redfortblast #Delhi
He added that he would be coordinating with Delhi Police to request additional security deployment around the stadium premises.
Earlier in the evening, a powerful blast ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort Metro station, killing at least eight people and gutting several vehicles. Around 24 others were injured in the explosion that occurred during peak hours when the area was crowded with commuters and visitors.
(With PTI Inputs)
