A Cause of Concern for the 2011 World Cup

Having received warnings of possible terror attacks during the 2011 World Cup matches from the intelligence bureau, the security in and around the cricket venues has been beefed-up.

In response to the high alert, BCCI has assured that all the required precautions have been taken with the local administration and state government having made the necessary security arrangements for the cricketers, officials and spectators.

“We are in touch with the ministry of home affairs,” reassured BCCI Media Wing chairman Rajiv Shukla.

The Intelligence Director's letter accessed by Times Now, addressed to all the DGPs and the chief secretaries of the coastal states, cautions that terror groups Al-Qaida and LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba) are seeking match schedules in the country. The letter also mentions that the terrorists are plotting a 26/11 type-attack in India during world cup matches.

The letter dated March 2, 2011 reads- "Al Qaida & LeT are planning near term attack. Urdu speaking LeT cadres are likely to try to sneak into India in the next few weeks. Zabiuddin Ansari & his operations network which were behind the German Bakery attack in Pune are seeking the time frame of the World Cup matches in India."

"Attack would be on par with the number of operative who participated in the 26/11 attacks. Some members of this cell are already in the country & some likely to arrive soon. Please take necessary precautions in your respective jurisdictions to detect any such attempt."

References:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/cricket-world-cup-2011/news/Al-Qaida-LeT-threat-to-World-Cup/articleshow/7662180.cms

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