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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL: How Delhi cops are 'tech'ing up security at Arun Jaithley Stadium
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel As IPL fever grips the capital, Delhi Police have ramped up security at the Arun Jaitley Stadium by deploying face recognition system (FRS) buses at key entry points to detect and intercept troublemakers, Times of India has heightened surveillance comes in the wake of a bomb threat email received by the Delhi and District Cricket Association, as well as concerns triggered by ongoing tensions between India and FRS-equipped buses have been stationed strategically—one on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and the other on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg—both being high-traffic access points to the stadium.'Each bus is fitted with two cameras that are connected to the FRS technology which facilitates the scanning and identification of individuals based on facial recognition,' TOI quoted a police officer as every FRS bus, four police personnel are on duty. Two monitor the live FRS feed, while the other two interrogate flagged individuals, particularly those with criminal records. The system matches faces against a database sourced from the National Crime Records Bureau and internal police maintain vigilance, police regularly test the system by sending dummy officers through the checkpoints. 'This dual approach enhances the likelihood of identifying and apprehending potential threats before they enter the stadium,' the officer (Central) M. Harsha Vardhan has formed dedicated teams under Rajeev Kumar Vats, the station house officer of Indraprastha police station, to manage stadium security on match from technology, police have deployed plainclothes officers posing as fans to crack down on black-market ticket sales outside the stadium. On April 28, police arrested a 35-year-old man from Jharkhand for scalping; ten tickets were recovered from him. A day earlier, two men were caught selling seven tickets illegally during the Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru a parallel crackdown, police busted two betting rackets linked to IPL games, arresting six individuals and seizing over Rs 20 lakh in cash.(With inputs from TOI)
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
How Delhi Police ensures security of 20,000 fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium?
In a bid to ensure foolproof security during IPL matches at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, the Delhi Police have introduced facial recognition systems (FRS) to monitor and identify potential troublemakers. This move comes amid increased security concerns, especially following a threatening email warning of a bomb at the stadium and the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions that have elevated the risk of untoward incidents. Delhi Police increase security measures for IPL matches To tighten surveillance, two specially equipped FRS buses have been deployed at the stadium's two busiest access points—Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru Marg. These locations witness heavy footfall during match days, making them strategic for screening entrants. Each bus is outfitted with two high-resolution cameras linked to FRS technology that scans faces in real time and cross-references them with criminal databases, including records from the National Crime Records Bureau and Delhi Police. Inside each bus, four officers manage operations. Two are dedicated to monitoring the FRS feed and flagging suspicious individuals, while the other two handle on-the-spot questioning and verification, especially for those with known criminal backgrounds. To ensure the system's readiness, police regularly test it by sending in undercover officers as decoys. Leading the operation is DCP (Central) M. Harsha Vardhan, who has formed special teams under SHO Rajeev Kumar Vats of Indraprastha police station to oversee the arrangements. These efforts are part of a broader strategy that includes deploying plainclothes officers outside the venue to crack down on ticket scalping. During recent matches, several offenders have been caught. On April 28, a Jharkhand native was arrested with 10 illegally sold tickets. A day earlier, during the Delhi Capitals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru game, two more individuals were apprehended with seven tickets. Additionally, police busted two betting operations, arresting six people and seizing more than ₹20 lakh in cash. These robust measures underline Delhi Police's commitment to maintaining public safety and preserving the integrity of one of India's most celebrated sporting events. Delhi given 3 matches after resumption of IPL 2025 With the importance of security pretty evident in the country especially after tensions with Pakistan, Delhi were allocated 3 IPL games post resumption which is a big responsibility for the authorities. The matches on 18, 20 and 25th June will have strict security arrangements from Delhi Police.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
DRS of different kind! How cops are using face recognition technology to secure IPL matches
New Delhi: To ensure orderly conduct of the IPL cricket matches in the capital and to prevent any security incidents, Delhi Police are now utilising face recognition system (FRS) to detect potential troublemakers. The cops have deployed two buses equipped with FRS at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This initiative is particularly important in the backdrop of a threat email received by the Delhi and District Cricket Association about the stadium being bombed. The heightened security measures are also a response to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, which have raised concerns about potential security risks. According to police, the two FRS-equipped buses have been strategically stationed at two main entry points to the stadium. One is sited on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and the other on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg. These locations are important, being the busiest routes leading to the stadium. The placement of the buses ensures that security is tightly managed at these key access points. Each bus is fitted with two cameras that are connected to the FRS technology which facilitates the scanning and identification of individuals based on facial recognition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Inside the buses, four police personnel are stationed, two to continuously monitor the FRS system and raise alerts if suspects are detected and the other two to interrogate individuals flagged by the system, particularly those with criminal backgrounds. This dual approach enhances the likelihood of identifying and apprehending potential threats before they enter the stadium, a police officer said. The FRS system uses a comprehensive database that includes dossiers of known criminals in the National Crime Records Bureau as well as in the police database. This allows for swift identification and verification of individuals passing through the entry points. To further ensure the effectiveness of the system, the cops periodically send dummy officers to test the real-time functionality of the FRS buses. M. Harsha Vardhan, DCP (Central), formed several teams under Rajeev Kumar Vats, the station house officer of Indraprastha police station, to oversee the security arrangements. In addition to using FRS, plainclothes officers have been posted outside the stadium to check sale of tickets in the black. Posing as fans at the stadium, they apprehend unscrupulous elements out to make illegal money. On April 28, with an IPL match scheduled the next day, a 35-year-old man from Jharkhand was arrested for scalping and 10 tickets were recovered from his possession. A day earlier, on match day between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, two men were caught with seven tickets. Police also dismantled betting rackets and arrested six individuals in two separate cases, recovering over Rs 20 lakh in the process.
