Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:47am on 12 Nov 2025,Wednesday Sports
Eden Gardens in Kolkata is under 'high alert' for the India-South Africa Test beginning November 14, following Delhi's deadly Red Fort car blast that killed eight people. Major cities are treating the Monday evening incident as a suspected terror attack, prompting heightened security nationwide. Kolkata Police, alongside Special Task Force deployment, has implemented comprehensive three-layered security encompassing the stadium's perimeter, gates, and stands. Hotels accommodating both teams face intensified surveillance, while Indian coach Gautam Gambhir's Kalighat temple visit may be postponed. Plainclothes officers will monitor suspicious activity, with strict prohibitions on bags and restricted items. Enhanced entry checks using handheld scanners and metal detectors will secure surrounding government establishments including West Bengal Legislative Assembly and Raj Bhavan. (PC: CNN & India Beyond Curry)
