Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Kolkata Enhances Security for India-South Africa Test After Delhi Blast
A big cricket game is happening soon in Kolkata between India and South Africa.
Because of a dangerous car explosion that happened in another city, Delhi, the police in Kolkata are making sure everyone is extra safe.
They are putting more police officers, including a special team, around the stadium and the places where the players are staying.
The stadium will have different levels of security to check everyone carefully.
This is to make sure the game can happen safely for all the fans and players, just in case there's any danger.
Security has been significantly increased in Kolkata, particularly at Eden Gardens, for the India-South Africa Test match.
The enhanced security is a direct response to a fatal car explosion that occurred near Delhi's Red Fort.
Kolkata Police have declared a high alert and are deploying additional personnel, including the Special Task Force (STF).
A three-tier security zone will be established at Eden Gardens, involving strict monitoring and multiple checks for spectators.
Security has also been bolstered at hotels housing the Indian and South African cricket teams.
- Who
- Kolkata Police, Special Task Force (STF), Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) officials, Indian and South African cricket teams, spectators.
- What
- Enhanced security measures implemented at Eden Gardens and across Kolkata for the upcoming India-South Africa Test match due to a recent car explosion in Delhi.
- When
- Ahead of the Test match scheduled to begin on Friday, following a car blast on Monday.
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and surrounding city areas.
- Why
- To ensure safety and security in light of a potential terror threat indicated by the Delhi car blast.
- Event
- First Test Match between India and South Africa
- Venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Start Date
- Friday
- Reason for Security Enhancement
- Fatal car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday
- Security Measures
- High alert, special and additional measures, deployment of Special Task Force (STF), three-tier security zone at Eden Gardens, strict spectator monitoring, double security checks with metal scanners, plainclothes police, reinforced hotel security.
- Delhi Incident Details
- Car blast near Red Fort killed 8, injured over 20; possible terror links investigated under UAPA.
Sources
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