This would be the first game in  the stadium after the Rameshwaram Cafe blast

1000 police officials have been tasked with ensuring security on the premises

Spectators have been advised to enter the premises at 5 PM

The first fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is scheduled on 25th April. The police authorities have intensified security measures in light of the Rameshwaram Cafe Blast that rocked the city on March 1st. 

Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads are surveying the stadiums. District- Special Weapons and Tactics Team (D-SWAT) and C-SWAT units will also be assigned on the location. A Mobile Command Centre Vehicle and 4 KSRP squads have been designated to the location. Drones have also been arranged for monitoring the situation. Watch towers have been placed on all 4 corners of the stadium.

1000 police officials have been tasked with ensuring security on the premises. 300 of these officers would be involved in the inspection of spectators who would visit the stadium. No spectator will be allowed into the stadium without going through this procedure. Bags and water bottles are not allowed inside the stadium. Spectators have been advised to enter the premises at 5 PM. Entry will be allowed starting from 5 PM. 

This time the vigilance would be higher than usual. This would be the first game in  the stadium after the blast.