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However, Bidari said an explosive detection equipment
placed in the stadium had been emitting signals since last
night, indicating that there were some explosives within 300
metre radius of the ground.

"The authorities immediately informed the police who
found that the signals were emanating from room number 105 of
the stadium's guest house, where Rasool was staying," he said.
"When the police team went inside the room, the signals
were traced to a bag. The bag was thoroughly searched but no
explosives were found.
"Police did not want to take any chance and therefore
detained Rasool for questioning," he said and added that the
entire stadium, including the spectator's gallery, was
searched as a precautionary measure.

"Since the check has not indicated any explosives so far,
we have decided to permit the Champions League match to go on
under stringent security arrangements," Bidari said.

The incident forced the organisers to delay the start of
the Champions League match between Cape Cobras and Victoria
Bushrangers till police authorities gave the all clear signal.

The first match, originally scheduled to start at 1600
hrs IST, was delayed by alkmost two hours, which meant the
next game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi
Daredevils would also start late.

Because of the delayed start, the first match between
Cape Cobras and Victoria Bushrangers was reduced to a
17-over-a-side affair. PTI