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Messi Incident Lesson: Central Forces for India vs Brazil Match at Yuvabharati
- •State government cautious after Messi incident at Yuvabharati last December, deploying central forces for upcoming matches.
- •Central forces will assist state police for India vs Brazil (October 3) and India vs Uruguay (October 6) matches.
- •Security will cover all areas: airport, team hotel, practice venues, and match venue.
- •An 8-member Brazilian security delegation, including former army officers, will arrive to oversee arrangements for players like Vinicius Junior and Endrick.
- •Stadium upgrades include new and widened gates, new fencing, gallery painting, chair replacement, new food stalls, and renovated toilets.
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Central forces will accompany the state police everywhere, including the airport, team hotel, practice venue, and match venue. Additionally, an 8-member special security delegation from Brazil, which includes former army officers, will closely monitor every floor of the team hotel 24 hours a day.
To ensure smooth entry and exit, new gates are being built and old ones widened, while new fencing is being installed around the practice grounds. Every gallery is being repainted, chairs replaced and renumbered, food stalls set up in lobbies, and toilets along with public convenience areas renovated. Re-turfing on the main and practice fields is also nearly complete.
India is scheduled to play against Brazil on October 3 and against Uruguay on October 6. Additionally, an India versus Russia women's team match is also organized at the venue.
