Raipur police have made ample security arrangements for the IPl T-20 matches, claimed Inspector General of Police (IGP) GP Singh during a press conference on Thursday.
He said that detail arrangements have been made to ensure smooth functioning of matches.
The IGP replying to query of reporters said that the entire stadium has been divided into regions, zones and sectors.
“The entire stadium and nearby areas have been divided into 3 regions, 30 zones and 80 sectors and a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police level officer will be given the in-charge of security for every sector,” said the IGP.
He further said that there are eleven entry-exit gates which has been equipped with DFMC detectors and added that any kind of material or object that can be hazardous or all in the list of items banned by IPl shall not be allowed into the ground.
Describing the parking facility IGP said two large parking areas have been made, one near the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital and other near Navagaon village.
In addition to these two small parking for VIPs have also been made. About 30,000 vehicles could be parked in the parking areas during the match, IGP claimed.
The parking area is around 1.5 kms from the stadium and for the convenience of
spectators Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA) will provide park and ride facility to the spectators.
“About 40 buses will be deployed, which will carry people from parking spot to stadium free of cost,” the IGP said.
The IGP further said that ample arrangements have been made to ensure smooth flow of traffic after the match.