WASHINGTON: Governor of New York has vowed to boost security for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup in June after reports of threats especially related to the India-Pakistan match, Reuters news agency reported on Thursday.
The ninth T20 World Cup will run from June 1-29, with matches at nine stadiums—six in the West Indies and three in the United States. The India-Pakistan contest on June 9 will take place at Eisenhower Park Stadium in Nassau County, New York.
“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.”
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.
“Recent pro-ISIS propaganda which specifically referenced the upcoming India-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.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said the World Cup received an ISIS-K-linked threat in April and more specific threats over the India versus Pakistan match.
