Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:52am on 17 Aug 2024,Saturday Sports
The Durand Cup derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, scheduled for Sunday, has been canceled. The decision was made due to security concerns following the recent RG Kar Hospital incident in Kolkata. Police officials and match organizers cited inadequate security personnel and potential unrest from protesting supporters as reasons for the cancellation. The match's cancellation means both teams will receive one point each and advance to the quarter-finals based on their current standings. The derby's cancellation comes amid speculation that the ongoing protests related to the RG Kar case could lead to further complications during the match. All schools and colleges in Kolkata remain closed for the day.
