Security concerns to Virat Kohli forces RCB to cancel practice session ahead of eliminator game
Police provides ‘green corridor’ for RR team to reach practice ground; Ashwin, Chahal skip session
Ahmedabad: As the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) prepare for their crucial IPL 2024 Eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), the franchise had to cancel its only practice session due to security concerns involving star player Virat Kohli. The session was scheduled to take place at the Gujarat College Ground in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, but was abandoned following security advisories.
According to a report by Anandabazaar Patrika, the cancellation extended to the pre-match press conference, leaving many puzzled by the unexpected decision. The Gujarat Police reportedly indicated that the primary reason for these cancellations was Kohli’s security. Four individuals were arrested in Ahmedabad on suspicion of terrorist activities, further intensifying the security concerns.
"Virat Kohli learned about the arrests after arriving in Ahmedabad. He is a national treasure, and his security is our utmost priority," stated police officer Vijay Singha Jwala. "RCB did not want to take any risks. They informed us there would be no practice session. Rajasthan Royals were also informed about the situation but decided to proceed with their practice."
In response to the potential threat, security around the RCB team hotel was significantly increased. Even IPL-accredited members faced restrictions on entering the premises. A 'green corridor' was established for the Rajasthan Royals to ensure their safe travel to the training ground. Despite this, some RR players, including R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Riyan Parag, opted to stay at the hotel, while captain Sanju Samson arrived late to the practice session.
Strict security measures are expected to be in place for the IPL 2024 Eliminator match between RCB and RR on Wednesday.
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Madhu Kishwar booked over misleading content on social media
Chandigarh (PTI): Madhu Kishwar has been booked following a complaint by a Chandigarh resident over the alleged circulation of forged and misleading content on social media.
An FIR has been lodged against Kishwar and some other social media users under relevant sections, including 196 (criminalises acts that promote enmity, hatred, or ill-will between groups based on religion, race, language), 336 (1) (forgery) and 356 (criminal defamation) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act at Police Station Sector-26 here.
According to an official statement issued by the Chandigarh police on Monday, a city-based complainant on April 19 alleged that some forged and misleading social media posts and video clips with obscene text and content were being circulated by various social media users, misidentifying the person in the video.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
As per the complainant, it is a deliberate act of creating a false electronic record using obscene words and phrases, having knowledge and sufficient reason to believe that the posts are misleading and false, with the intent to cause damage or injury.
The video, which circulated with the intent to cause harm to the reputation of a constitutional authority and to disturb public peace and tranquility, should be investigated, and appropriate action should be taken, according to the complainant.
As per the complainant, the person seen in the video is a travel vlogger whose wife regularly posts updates about their activities on social media. The original video was shared from her social media account.
"As per the statement of the woman, she disclosed that the person in the video shared from her account is her husband. Statements of her husband and another lady in the video have also been recorded during preliminary investigation," said police in the statement.
Meanwhile, Kishwar, in a social media post, said a team of Chandigarh police had visited her late Monday night to serve her notice regarding the FIR registered against her.
"Since the law forbids the police to visit or arrest women after dark and before sunrise, I spoke on phone to the leader of the delegation. She told me that their team has come to serve notice regarding an FIR registered against me in Chandigarh. I insisted that they go by the law and come in the morning," she wrote on X.
