Unprecedented security cordon for India-Pakistan clash

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Feb 15, 2026
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President orders tough measures at NSC meeting for arch rivals’ T-20 encounter; thousands of security personnel to secure stadium and surrounding areas

By Damith Wickramasekara

Unprecedented security measures are in place for today’s high-profile T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence, convened a special meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) yesterday solely to discuss security arrangements for today’s game.

Read more in today's Sunday Times edition here