Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrests man for sending threatening emails of attacks at the Narendra Modi Stadium

Published at :October 11, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Modified at :October 11, 2023 at 9:18 PM

IND-PAK World Cup clash is set to take place on October 14 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been getting more exciting and thrilling with every match passing by, and all ten teams have been producing some brilliant thrillers. Every game has now become a must-win, and the fans are excited as the World Cup is progressing. Amid all the cricket moments, Ahmedabad crime branch arrested a man who allegedly sent an email threatening attacks on Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

This venue is scheduled to host some high-profile clashes in this tournament, including the finals on November 19. With that, the stadium will also host the much-awaited clash between two arch-rivals on October 14. India will take on Pakistan on that day at the Narendra Modi Stadium. All the tickets are booked, and it is expected that there will be more than 120,000 people present in the stadium on that day.

Man arrested after threatening email sent to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

However, with Ahmedabad to host a number of big games in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, a man who didn't have a criminal background sent an email threatening attack on the stadium. On Wednesday, the Ahmedabad crime branch official confirmed the report of the arrest. The mail sent had a claim about the blast at the stadium.

The arrested man is a native of Madhya Pradesh, residing on the outskirts of Rajkot. The official said, "He had issued a brief email from his phone carrying his name. He has no criminal background." Earlier, the police department of Ahmedabad confirmed that there will be extra arrangements for security during IND-PAK clash on October 14 in the city.

That game is likely to attract a massive crowd to the stadium. That is why more than 11,000 security personnel from various departments will be present during that game. Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards will be deployed at the stadium during the game in Ahmedabad. The game is expected to be as big as the match played at the MCG during the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.