New Delhi. India and Pakistan will face each other in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 on Saturday, October 14 in Ahmedabad. The excitement among the fans about this big match is obvious. Several months ago, when it was announced that the match would be held in Ahmedabad, every hotel and lodge in the city was immediately fully booked. Some fans crossed the limits of this madness and even went to the extent of reserving beds in small local hospitals. Every fan is yearning to get tickets for the historic match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium located in the heart of Ahmedabad. Despite the capacity to accommodate over a million spectators, obtaining tickets has become a fierce competition. Taking advantage of this situation and cheating cricket fans, some unscrupulous persons have set up fake ticket outlets. Ahmedabad Police has seized 150 fake tickets to curb this illegal activity.
The crime branch arrested the persons involved in preparing three color prints of the tickets on the same page. He is accused of making tickets with a reported value of Rs 2000. As the investigation progresses, it is being determined how many of these fraudulent tickets these individuals managed to sell. A total of four suspects have been detained in connection with the scheme
Pakistan’s strong start in the World Cup campaign
On the sporting front, the Pakistan team put in an impressive performance in their opening match, securing a crucial win over the Netherlands. In their next encounter, Pakistan achieved a historic feat, achieving the highest run target in World Cup history and winning over Sri Lanka. This match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan has not only captured the attention of cricket lovers but has also seen a surge of excitement beyond the borders. With tickets being the most popular commodity in the city, officials are alert to provide fair and safe ticketing.