Bengaluru, March 27 -- Tight security arrangements have been put in place for the IPL 2026 opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Around 2,000 police personnel have been deployed across the stadium and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of fans, players, and staff.
According to police, seven special squads have been formed to ensure public safety and prevent overcrowding, particularly outside the stadium.
The heightened measures come in the wake of last year's stampede incident in the city, prompting authorities to adopt stricter crowd-control mechanisms.
Officials said the number of entry and exit points has been nearly doubled to about 45 to facilitate smoother movem...