Football
Kolkata Police bans tifos and drums for Durand Cup Semifinal due to security concerns
The notice was issued following ongoing security concerns amid protests related to a tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College.
Mohun Bagan celebrate after winning the maiden league shield.
Ahead of the Durand Cup semifinal clash between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Bengaluru FC on August 27, the Kolkata Police have imposed restrictions on spectators.
Fans will be prohibited from bringing tifo displays, drums, smoke candles, or other inflammable materials into the stadium.
The notice was issued following ongoing security concerns amid protests related to a tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College.
Bidhannagar’s Joint Commissioner of Police stated, “This is to request you to convey through your authority to the contesting teams i.e. the Mohun Bagan Super Giants and Bengaluru FC that no Tifo or drums, smoke candles, or other inflammable materials will be allowed inside the stadium during the said match.”
The statement further urged the teams and their fans to cooperate, emphasizing, “It is requested that the above may be communicated to both the teams and their fans so that the spectators who would be arriving to watch the scheduled match on the 27th August at the VYBK, Salt Lake are aware of the same and they will cooperate with the security agencies in this regard.”
The police and tournament organizers had previously canceled a highly anticipated Kolkata Derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal due to similar security concerns.
Despite these challenges, the Durand Cup remains a key fixture in Asian football, with Bengaluru FC facing off against the defending champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, who have been in formidable form this season.
