Messi Mumbai Tour: Police is on alert regarding Lionel Messi’s Mumbai tour. Strict security, entry rules, traffic diversion and crowd control plans have been implemented at Wankhede and Brabourne stadiums. Know what is prohibited to be taken to the stadium?
Lionel Messi Mumbai Event High Security: Argentine superstar footballer Lionel Messi is coming to Mumbai on Sunday. Two big stadiums of the city, Brabourne and Wankhede are ready to see him. In view of the uproar in Kolkata, the police has made security very strict. Things like water bottles, any kind of metal and coins will not be allowed inside the stadium. Apart from this, the crowd will be monitored through watch towers and cameras. The aim of the police is to prevent any kind of stampede or trouble.
Messi’s programs in Mumbai
Messi will be attending the Paddle GOAT Cup event at Brabourne Stadium. After this, will also take part in a celebrity football match. Will go to the main event of GOAT India Tour at Wankhede Stadium at 5 pm. It is estimated that there will be around 33,000 fans at Wankhede Stadium, while 4,000 spectators will be present at Brabourne. Apart from this, thousands of people will come outside the stadium just to get a glimpse of Messi. Ticket prices range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000. Therefore, the police and organizers are ensuring that every spectator gets proper facilities and does not face any problem.
Security arrangements and preparations for Messi’s visit in Mumbai
Mumbai Police has deployed more than 2,000 police personnel around both the stadiums. Apart from this, arrangements for traffic diversion have been made so that there is enough space around the stadium and the crowd can be handled. Barricades will be installed and fans will get necessary guidelines through public announcement system. If the crowd exceeds expectations, people will be diverted to other grounds. Police said that they have experience of ICC World Cup Final and Victory Parade, hence preparations are complete to handle large number of fans safely.
Appeal to Messi’s fans
The police have appealed to the spectators to use public transport to reach the stadium and bring minimum personal vehicles. Apart from this, everyone will have to follow the instructions of the police and organizers so that there is no accident or ruckus during the event. Actually, despite buying tickets in Kolkata, the fans did not get a chance to see Messi and there was an uproar there. The police in Mumbai have planned everything in advance, so that no mistake is repeated.