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Bhubaneswar: With less than a month left for the World Hockey League (WHL) final scheduled to be held here from December 1, DGP RP Sharma today reviewed security arrangements at Kalinga Stadium, the venue for the league.
The DGP reviewed the arrangements made at the entry and exit points and other development works of the stadium. Police Commissioner YB Khurania accompanied the DGP during the inspection.
"Arrangements for the Security and safety of players inside the stadium, lodging places and during the daily movement of participating teams has been duly inspected. We have the responsibility to ensure tight security at the venue for the VIPs, officials and guest delegations from other participating countries during the event," DGP RP Sharma said.
Sources said the visitors would enter and exit the stadium through six gates during the WHL. Besides, special arrangements have been made for the security of the players during their stay in hotels and journey to the venue. Since the stadium has a capacity for around 9,000 visitors, the district administration would strictly monitor distribution of tickets, parking of vehicles and traffic.
It may be mentioned here that players of 10 countries, including India, Australia, Argentina and five European teams will take part in the hockey league, which will culminate on December 10.
