Indian football team prepares for first match in Bangladesh in over two decades under tight security
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Indian football team under prepares for match in Bangladesh under tight security Photograph: (AIFF)
This is also the first time in 22 years that the Indian football team is in Dhaka for a match. The security is beefed up across the country because of the case against Hasina who is currently taking refuge in India.
The Indian football team is preparing for their upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match against Bangladesh under tight security in Dhaka. The Indian team arrived in Dhaka on Saturday (Nov 15) evening amid the politically sensitive situation in Bangladesh because of court proceedings against former president Sheikh Hasina. This is also the first time in 22 years that the Indian football team is in Dhaka for a match. The security is beefed up across the country because of the case against Hasina who is currently taking refuge in India.
India football team practice under tight security
"There are police forces outside the hotel at all times,” a team source told TOI. “Police vehicles and a motorcade escort the team bus. Even for today’s training session, there were more than usual security personnel.”
Speaking on the situation, Indian player Sandeep Jhingan, in a statement issued by AIFF, said: "We were briefed before coming here. But I trust the Indian High Commission and the local authorities with everything. We, as athletes, are only focused on putting our best foot forward while playing. Sport is something that unites people, and I hope this game can also unite and bring a good feeling. So far, we've felt fine."
The Sheikh Hasina situation
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The former president fled Bangladesh and came to India after a student uprising overthrew her Awami League government. Now, Bangladesh's International Court of Tribunal (ICT) has found Hasina guilty of 'crimes against humanity' for the lives lost during the student protest last year. The ICT has given Hasina death penalty for the charges it found her guilty under and has asked India to send her over. While Bangladesh and India have an extradition treat in place, New Delhi, in a measured response, has said that it is open for 'consultation' in the matter.
