Elaborate security blanket over knockout matches

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Unprecedented security  arrangements have been been put in place for  tomorrow sellout  World Cup quarter-final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad  although organisers say there has been no specific threat.

Security has been high on the World Cup agenda with co-hosts  India also due to stage the March 30 semi-final in Mohali and  the April 2 final in Mumbai.

“Security for the quarter-final will be much more robust  than the two earlier matches,” city police commissioner Amitabh  Pathak told local media.

“We get inputs regarding terror threats from time to time.  We are in touch with intelligence bureau officials but there is  no specific threat for this match.”

The joint secretary of the Punjab Cricket Association G S  Walia told Reuters everything was place for the Mohali  semi-final, which could feature India against Pakistan.

“Everything is under control and all plans are in place. We  are ready to host an India-Pakistan match in case it turns out  to be so,” Walia said.