Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): The Bangladesh cricket team, which is currently in Gwalior for the T-20 match against India, had to cancel their plan to offer Jumu'ah Namaaz at a mosque. The team and the support staff were asked to offer prayers at their hotel due to series of threats by Hindu Mahasabha.
A Qazi was called to the hotel to lead the prayers after the team's request.
The neighbouring team reached Gwalior on October 2 for the T-20 match against India scheduled at October 6.
Many Hindu factions have threatened to protest against the match citing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hassina's abrupt resignation as the Prime Minister.
Increased Security for Upcoming Match
The Bangladesh team is in Gwalior to play a T20 match against India at Madhavrao Scindia Stadium on October 6. The cancellation of the mosque visit occurred because of rising tensions. Organisations like Hindu Mahasabha and Bajrang Dal in Gwalior have expressed anger and are protesting against the match. This anger and protests stem in support of the Hindus in Bangladesh, after reports of violence on them emerged from the country.
To ensure the safety of the Bangladesh team, they have been placed under tight security at the Radisson Hotel in Gwalior’s City Center. More than 200 security personnel are stationed around the hotel, with barriers and checkpoints in place. Special passes have been issued to hotel staff, and movement in and out of the hotel is heavily restricted. A total of 4,000 police personnel will be deployed on match day to ensure the safety of both teams.
