Indian football fans will witness the high-voltage clash between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal after the initial postponement of the Durand Cup. The announcement was made on Thursday (Aug 22) after the tournament organisers found a way to arrange the match having originally been scheduled for Sunday (Aug 18). The main reason for the postponement was the inability of the Kolkata police to provide the required security for the match as the state capital is enduring a tough time in terms of law and order due to the tragic rape and murder case in the RG Kar Medical College.

<h2>Lucknow to host Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal</h2>

The idea of hosting the derby in Lucknow was proposed by All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey during a recent meeting with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath. The iconic K.D. Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow will host the match on September 2 as the football fans in the state will enjoy high-quality football action. A crowd of around 10,000 is expected to attend the match as fans after the idea was accepted without any delay.

The major decision to postpone the clash came after the majority of the Kolkata police staff was employed to maintain law and order in the state capital. Earlier in the month an unfortunate incident of rape and murder in the RG Kar Medical College raised law and order issues amid&nbsp;protests and strikes from the doctors have taken place in Kolkata.

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Kolkata police and the Bidhannagar police were tasked to look after the security during the local derby. Debashis Dutta, a top official of the Mohun Bagan club, stated that they were informed of the decision verbally to cancel the match in Kolkata.

The clash will come just days before the start of the Indian Super League (ISL) with teams ready to make their mark in the nation’s biggest league competition.

Indian football fans will witness the high-voltage clash between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal after the initial postponement of the Durand Cup. The announcement was made on Thursday (Aug 22) after the tournament organisers found a way to arrange the match having originally been scheduled for Sunday (Aug 18).

Indian football fans will witness the high-voltage clash between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal after the initial postponement of the Durand Cup. The announcement was made on Thursday (Aug 22) after the tournament organisers found a way to arrange the match having originally been scheduled for Sunday (Aug 18). The main reason for the postponement was the inability of the Kolkata police to provide the required security for the match as the state capital is enduring a tough time in terms of law and order due to the tragic rape and murder case in the RG Kar Medical College. Lucknow to host Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal The idea of hosting the derby in Lucknow was proposed by All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey during a recent meeting with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath. The iconic K.D. Singh Babu Stadium in Lucknow will host the match on September 2 as the football fans in the state will enjoy high-quality football action. A crowd of around 10,000 is expected to attend the match as fans after the idea was accepted without any delay. The major decision to postpone the clash came after the majority of the Kolkata police staff was employed to maintain law and order in the state capital. Earlier in the month an unfortunate incident of rape and murder in the RG Kar Medical College raised law and order issues amid protests and strikes from the doctors have taken place in Kolkata. ALSO READ | India tour of Australia: Cameron Green ready to bowl during BGT, says 'I am in a really good place' Kolkata police and the Bidhannagar police were tasked to look after the security during the local derby. Debashis Dutta, a top official of the Mohun Bagan club, stated that they were informed of the decision verbally to cancel the match in Kolkata. The clash will come just days before the start of the Indian Super League (ISL) with teams ready to make their mark in the nation’s biggest league competition.

Durand Cup 2024: Lucknow to host Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal contest after initial postponement

The Durand Cup derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan was cancelled on the advice of the local authorities on Wednesday (Aug 21). The derby, which was set to take place between the local Kolkata rivals, was abandoned after police informed tournament organisers that they wouldn’t be able to provide sufficient security for the 85,000-capacity stadium.

The major reason behind the decision came after the majority of the Kolkata police staff was employed to maintain law and order in the state capital. Earlier in the month a barbaric case&nbsp;of rape-murder in the RG Kar Medical College raised law and order issues as people took to the streets to protest&nbsp;in Kolkata.

As reported by India Today, the decision was informed to both sides verbally and will not take place. The fixture was originally scheduled for Sunday (Aug 18), with a huge crowd expected to attend the match.

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Kolkata Police and the Bidhannagar Police are tasked to look after the security during the local derby. Debashis Dutta, a top official of the Mohun Bagan club, stated that they were informed of the decision verbally.

"Unfortunately, the derby is abandoned for Sunday. We have been informed verbally, but no notification has been issued by the tournament committee. So, we are still waiting for further notice," Dutta told the masthead.

While the match remains cancelled it has not stopped the football clubs from coming together as all the three major clubs in Kolkata - Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting were seen together carrying a march in protest of the Kolkata rape-murder case. They united on Sunday after the Durand Cup match was cancelled and protested for strict action against the accused.

The Durand Cup derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan was cancelled on the advice of the local authorities on Wednesday (Aug 21). The derby, which was set to take place between the local Kolkata rivals, was abandoned after police informed tournament organisers that they wouldn’t be able to provide sufficient security for the 85,000-capacity stadium.

The Durand Cup derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan was cancelled on the advice of the local authorities on Wednesday (Aug 21). The derby, which was set to take place between the local Kolkata rivals, was abandoned after police informed tournament organisers that they wouldn’t be able to provide sufficient security for the 85,000-capacity stadium. The major reason behind the decision came after the majority of the Kolkata police staff was employed to maintain law and order in the state capital. Earlier in the month a barbaric case of rape-murder in the RG Kar Medical College raised law and order issues as people took to the streets to protest in Kolkata. As reported by India Today, the decision was informed to both sides verbally and will not take place. The fixture was originally scheduled for Sunday (Aug 18), with a huge crowd expected to attend the match. ALSO READ | Premier League: Man City's Phil Foden wins PFA Player of the Year award Kolkata Police and the Bidhannagar Police are tasked to look after the security during the local derby. Debashis Dutta, a top official of the Mohun Bagan club, stated that they were informed of the decision verbally. "Unfortunately, the derby is abandoned for Sunday. We have been informed verbally, but no notification has been issued by the tournament committee. So, we are still waiting for further notice," Dutta told the masthead. While the match remains cancelled it has not stopped the football clubs from coming together as all the three major clubs in Kolkata - Mohun Bagan, East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting were seen together carrying a march in protest of the Kolkata rape-murder case. They united on Sunday after the Durand Cup match was cancelled and protested for strict action against the accused.

Kolkata rape case: East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Durand Cup derby cancelled due to security issues

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