Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- A thick security blanket has been thrown around Millennium City Cuttack in view of the star-studded inaugural ceremony of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 at the iconic Barabati Stadium today.

As many as 50 platoons of police force will be deployed in and around the stadium while 200 officers will be mobilised to ensure security. Outside foods, water bottles and throwable items will not be allowed inside the stadium.

In view of a large congregation of people, parking facilities have been set up at 11 places near the stadium.

"Around 40,000 crowd will congregate at the stadium for the hockey world cup ceremony. Elaborate arrangements have been made for entry of people into the stadium through various gates, th...