Twelve arrested for bid to enter IPL venue in Chennai with black flags

Members of Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi protesting against the Indian Premuim League near M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Cheapuk, Chennai on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

Members of Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi protesting against the Indian Premuim League near M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Cheapuk, Chennai on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.   | Photo Credit: R. Ragu

Fringe groups call for boycott of IPL matches till the Cauvery water dispute is settled.

The city police on Tuesday arrested 10 activists of Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi, who attempted to enter the premises of M.A.Chidambaram stadium, where the Indian Premier League cricket match is scheduled to be held later in the evening.

This comes within a week after TVK leader, T. Velmurugan threatened to disrupt the IPL match and ‘capture’ the IPL players. On Tuesday, party cadre who alighted from MRTS railway station, Chepauk, tried to enter into the main gate of the stadium with black flags. Police personnel prevented them from proceeding further and subsequently they were taken into custody by the city police.

Following a boycott call by several political parties and fringe groups over the Cauvery water dispute, police had a layered security cordon thrown around the ground.

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Under the direct supervision of Additional Commissioner of Police M.C.Sarangan, three joint commissioners and 13 deputy police commissioners, elaborate security was provided to the venue and the hotels where the players are staying.

Over 4,000 police personnel including city police, armed reserve and elite commando groups are deployed at the two venues.

"We have taken all measures to maintain law and order and ensure the match is held in a peaceful manner. The spectators will be allowed inside the stadium only after thorough frisking," a senior police official said.