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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Security tightened at SMS stadium after bomb threat
Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium JAIPUR: The security has been strengthened at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium — which will host three IPL matches when the tournament resumes on May 17 — following two bomb threats which were later confirmed to be hoaxes. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC) chairperson Neeraj K Pawan assured fans and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern, with comprehensive security measures in place to ensure a safe and smooth experience. The bomb threats, on May 8 and May 12, which caused initial alarm, prompted swift action from authorities. A third threat mail was received Tuesday afternoon, prompting the police to launch a full-scale search operation at the stadium. This one too turned out to be a hoax. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings. Catch Lovlina's story unfold on Game On. Watch here!
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
SMS gears up for IPL games despite 3 threats in 5 days
Jaipur: The city's Sawai Man Singh Stadium is all set to host three Indian Premier League (IPL) matches as the tournament resumes on May 17, following two bomb threats that were later confirmed to be hoaxes. Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC) chairperson Neeraj K Pawan assured fans and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern, with comprehensive security measures in place to ensure a safe and smooth bomb threats, on May 8 and May 12, which caused initial alarm, prompted swift action from authorities. A third threat mail was received Tuesday afternoon again prompted police to launch a full-scale search operation at the stadium. It too turned out to be a first threat, received via email, claimed a bomb was planted in retaliation for 'Operation Sindoor'. It triggered an immediate lockdown of the stadium, evacuation of all personnel, and a meticulous three-hour search by bomb detection squads, which found no explosives. The second threat, another email warning that the stadium would be 'blown up', prompted a similar response. Cybercrime officials are now investigating both emails to trace their origins and prevent further concerns, Pawan stated, "Bomb disposal squads conducted security drills twice, thoroughly checking every nook and corner of the stadium." He emphasised that stringent security protocols will be enforced during the matches, including rigorous checks at all entry points and the deployment of a dog squad to sweep the the third bomb threat received Tuesday, the RSSC chairperson said that 'it's totally fake'. "It's some miscreant who is demanding justice for a rape victim and threatening to set fire to the stadium. This email is entirely unrelated to the previous two emails. While we believe it poses no credible risk, we promptly reported the matter to the authorities for investigation," he Pawan revealed plans to request the Home Department to appoint a special officer to oversee security, a measure typically reserved for high-alert occasions like Independence Day (August 15) and Republic Day (Jan 26).
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Security tightened at SMS stadium after bomb threat
1 2 Jaipur: The security has been strengthened at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium — which will host three IPL matches when the tournament resumes on May 17 — following two bomb threats which were later confirmed to be hoaxes. Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC) chairperson Neeraj K Pawan assured fans and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern, with comprehensive security measures in place to ensure a safe and smooth bomb threats, on May 8 and May 12, which caused initial alarm, prompted swift action from authorities. A third threat mail was received Tuesday afternoon, prompting the police to launch a full-scale search operation at the stadium. This one too turned out to be a first threat, received via email, claimed a bomb was planted in retaliation for 'Operation Sindoor'. It triggered an immediate lockdown of the stadium, evacuation of all personnel, and a meticulous three-hour search by bomb detection squads, which found no explosives. The second threat, another email warning that the stadium would be 'blown up', prompted a similar response. Cybercrime officials are now investigating both emails to trace their origins and prevent further concerns, Pawan stated, "Bomb disposal squads conducted security drills twice, thoroughly checking every nook and corner of the stadium." He emphasised that stringent security protocols will be enforced during the matches, including rigorous checks at all entry points and the deployment of a dog squad to sweep the about the third bomb threat received Tuesday, the RSSC chairperson said that 'it's totally fake'. "It's some miscreant who is demanding justice for a rape victim and threatening to set fire to the stadium. This email is entirely unrelated to the previous two emails. While we believe it poses no credible risk, we promptly reported the matter to the authorities for investigation," he Pawan revealed plans to request the Home Department to appoint a special officer to oversee security, a measure typically reserved for high-alert occasions like Independence Day (August 15) and Republic Day (Jan 26).The stadium, home to the Rajasthan Royals, is preparing to welcome large crowds for the upcoming IPL matches. The first match on May 18, which is a day fixture, will see Royals face off against Punjab Kings, followed by an evening game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on May 24. The third match, scheduled for May 26, will feature Punjab taking on Mumbai fixtures mark the return of IPL action to Jaipur, and authorities are 'leaving no stone unturned' to ensure safety.
Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘Completely false and baseless': Rajasthan Royals write to Rajasthan Sports Council after IPL match fixing allegations
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) have shot off a letter to the Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC) terming the match fixing allegations as 'completely false, baseless and devoid of any evidence' after Jaideep Bihani, Co-convenor of the ad hoc committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA), alleged match fixing following RR's poor form and its two-run loss to the Lucknow Super Giants on April 19 in Jaipur. Royal Multisport Private Limited (RMPL), which governs RR, said that Bihani's 'media statements are completely false, baseless and devoid of any evidence. We categorically deny and strongly object to each and every statement made by the Senior Official of RCA.' It said that Bihani has also 'alleged that the RR management, in collusion with the RSSC and The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is attempting to exclude RCA from participating in IPL. It is also alleged that RSSC is merely making committees and is not facilitating the functioning of a state cricket association,' while denying all these accusations. The letter was written to RSSC Chairperson Niraj K Pawan, who is also the Secretary in the Sports and Youth Affairs Department of the Rajasthan government. Urging the state government 'to take all necessary steps and actions to curb and restrain such conduct,' RMPL has said that, 'These public allegations cause significant reputational damage, fuel unnecessary controversy, and attempt to mislead the public. They also serve to undermine the credibility of RMPL, the RR franchise, RSSC, BCCI, and the sport of cricket itself.' A controversy had erupted after Bihani, who is also a BJP MLA from Gangangar, had told Dainik Bhaskar that, 'It was the home ground, they had to make few runs in the last over…anything can happen where tickets are being sold in black.' He had said that there should 'one hundred percent be an investigation' and also made allegations against Rajasthan Royals vice president Rajeev Khanna. Bihani had said that he will also meet Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and apprise him about the situation. Going into the IPL, the RSSC and the RCA were locked in a tussle over hosting the IPL matches in Jaipur. The BCCI had eventually confirmed and approved RSSC for the hosting rights for IPL matches in Jaipur. RSSC Chairperson Niraj K Pawan said, 'It is regrettable. It should not be so. If anyone has any evidence, then they should inform the appropriate agencies as IPL is a BCCI format and they don't compromise with their set format… BCCI is very strict with its rules and takes very strict measures. We believe that anything like match-fixing wouldn't have happened in Rajasthan, and that is what the Rajasthan Royals have said too (in their letter).'
