The India-Pakistan World Cup semi-final clash scheduled on Wednesday has come under threat of terrorist attack, necessitating the imposition of seven-layer security cover at the Mohali cricket stadium.
Intelligence sources said terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba, Indian Mujahideen and HUJI could strike during the match.
There are also concerns about possible low intensity attacks elsewhere. Intelligence agencies have intercepted telephone conversations between terrorists, indicating that 30 small groups of two-three terrorists have been formed by these outfits.
Interrogation of Lashkar men at Jammu also point to a terror blueprint. In view of these multiple leads, India is taking no chances.
The area over the Mohali Stadium will become a no-fly zone during the match.
All borders will be sealed and Pakistan fans will be allowed entry only via the Wagah border. All forward air bases are also on high alert and the Indian Air Force will keep an eye on things.
There's a proposal to have an eye in the sky with an unmanned aerial vehicle. Anti-aircraft guns are being used for the first time. NSG commandos and 48,000 security personnel have already been deployed in the area.
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