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The New York Police Department's bulleting on Wednesday (US Time) revealed the possibility of a lone wolf attack during the India vs Pakistan match in ICC T20 World Cup 2024. India are set to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9, according to Indian Standard Time (IST) at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Long Island in New York.
Meanwhile, New York City Governor Kathy Hochul said in a social media post that the authorities will boost the city's security during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which begins on June 2 (IST).
"In preparation for the @cricketworldcup, my team has been working with federal & local law enforcement to keep attendees safe," Governor Kathy Hochul wrote on X, adding there was "no credible threat at this time".
In preparation for the @cricketworldcup, my team has been working with federal & local law enforcement to keep attendees safe.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) May 29, 2024
While there is no credible threat at this time, I’ve directed @nyspolice to elevate security measures & we’ll continue to monitor as the event nears.
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ABC News cited a New York City Police Department bulletin saying the tournament and its related events in New York City could be viewed by extremists as an opportunity to commit acts of violence or disruption.
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"Recent pro-ISIS propaganda which specifically referenced the India vs Pakistan match at this major event ... raises concerns and reinforces the need for heightened vigilance" among security partners, the bulletin is quoted as saying by ABC News.
Moreover, cricket website cricbuzz report stated that the security personnel in NYPD is preparing for a potential lone wolf attack during the much-anticipated IND vs PAK match on June 9.
Moreover, cricket website cricbuzz report stated that the security personnel in NYPD is preparing for a potential lone wolf attack during the much-anticipated IND vs PAK match on June 9.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said the World Cup received an ISIS-K-linked threat in April and more specifically threats over the India versus Pakistan match.
World Cup matches between India and Pakistan, which have not played a bilateral series in several years due to tense political relations, are among the most viewed sporting events in the world.
Hochul said in a statement that New York State Police had been directed to increase the presence of enforcement, surveillance, and screening processes for the tournament.
The T20 World Cup 2024 will run from June 2-29, with matches at nine stadiums - six in the West Indies and three in the United States.
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