Ahmedabad Police Deploy 3,000 Personnel, Anti-Drone Systems at T20 World Cup Final

Ahmedabad police deployed about 3,000 personnel and layered security for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium, combining on-ground officers with anti-drone and stadium monitoring systems to prevent pitch invasions and manage large crowds.

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Organisers also set gender-sensitive search protocols, with female police to search women spectators and male staff to check men, while senior officers will keep stadium systems under watch to deter disruptions.

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The event's organisers warned against illegal ticket sales and said strict action would be taken; two people were already arrested for alleged black-marketing ahead of the match.

Security technology and command arrangements were emphasised.

Anti-drone systems and stadium monitoring will be part of the deployment, with senior officers overseeing systems designed to prevent pitch invasions and other safety incidents.

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Organisers framed these measures as necessary given the scale of the final and the need to protect both players and spectators, while also signalling zero tolerance for black-market ticketing and other illegal activity at the venue.

Traffic and public-movement restrictions accompanied the security buildup, and the Ahmedabad City Traffic Police issued detailed advisories on road closures and diversion routes.

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The advisories specified that a major stretch from Janpath T-junction to the Motera Stadium main gate would be closed to vehicles both ways during the match and advised motorists to avoid the area.

They also listed alternate routes for vehicles coming from Tapovan Circle toward ONGC and directed traffic at Krupa Residency T-junction to follow designated connectors and diversion paths.

Authorities invoked legal measures to enforce the restrictions and deter violations.

Public movement restrictions under Section 33 of the Gujarat Police Act were imposed from March 8 at 10:00 AM through March 9 at 2:00 AM, creating curfew-like conditions for the area around the stadium.

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The advisory warned that breaches could result in action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and Section 131 of the Gujarat Police Act, authorising police to register offences and take appropriate action.

Combined measures — a large personnel deployment, technical countermeasures like anti‑drone systems, strict movement curbs and targeted enforcement against ticket black‑marketing — reflect a comprehensive security posture aimed at safeguarding a high‑profile sporting final and managing the flow of an expectedly large crowd.

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Authorities emphasised both spectator safety and legal consequences to discourage disruptive behaviour during the India vs New Zealand final.

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