Islamabad, March 26 : India has assured Pakistan that it will take all possible steps to protect its cricketers and make the Mohali event safe, reports the Pakistani newspaper Dawn.
The newspaper quoting sources said, a formal request was made by the Pakistani interior ministry after Interpol said on Thursday that it had arrested, with the help of Pakistan, a terrorist who was planning to carry out attacks during the World Cup.
It also came against the backdrop of a threat from Shiv Sena that it would not allow the Pakistani team to play the final in Mumbai. Pakistan will be playing in India for the first time in Mohali on March 30 after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
The report quoting sources said, India has agreed to grant another 5,000 visas to enable Pakistanis to watch the World Cup semi-final and final.
