DC orders tight vigilance ahead of IPL matches at Mullanpur stadium

Mohali: With high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL) matches scheduled to be held on May 29 and 30 at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Yadavindra Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, deputy commissioner Komal Mittal has directed officials to exercise utmost vigilance to ensure smooth conduct of the events.

Chairing a high-level review meeting, DC Mittal took stock of the arrangements being made for crowd management, security, and public convenience. Emphasising that no lapse would be tolerated, she instructed the police department to manage security and traffic with full alertness and to maintain law and order. "Maintaining peace and ensuring the safety and convenience of the public must be the top priorities," she said.

The DC also directed that traffic flow around the venue should remain unhindered and that clear guidance be provided to spectators about designated parking areas. Police personnel have been tasked with keeping a watchful eye for any signs of unruly behaviour and to act firmly if such incidents arise.

She also instructed the fire department to ensure adequate fire safety arrangements at the venue. The health department has also been asked to carry out food safety inspections and to deploy medical teams on-site for emergency assistance.

Mittal also declared the cricket stadium and its surrounding areas a ‘no-fly zone' under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023. The use of drones or any other flying objects is strictly prohibited from May 29 to May 30.