Bengaluru, March 24 -- In view of the upcoming Tata IPL 2026 matches on March 28 , city police have intensified security preparations at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to ensure smooth and safe conduct of games. Central Division DCP Akshay M Hakay personally visited the stadium on Monday and reviewed the security arrangements in detail.

During the inspection, the DCP examined critical areas including spectator stands, holding zones, entry and exit points, and other sensitive locations within the stadium premises. He also held discussions with officials and staff from the Karnataka State Cricket Association, DNA Networks, and National Disaster Assistance (NDA) teams to assess preparedness and coordination.

Speaking to HT DCP Akshay said, "We...