IPL 2025: Bomb threat at Arun Jaitley stadium declared hoax, security increased
The bomb threat at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi has turned out to be a hoax, but the security at the venue has been stepped up. Teams of Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and dog squad, along with the Delhi Police teams rushed to the iconic venue after the the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) received a bomb threat on Friday, May 8. advertisementHowever, an official confirmed that it was just a hoax. The DDCA secretary, Ashok Sharma, said that they received the threat via email, and they immediately forwarded it to the police. Mr. Sharma said that the Delhi Police bomb squad came and inspected the whole venue and nothing was found. Also Read: Cricketers support IPL 2025 suspension amid IND-PAK tensions
"We received a bomb threat via email on the address of DDCA. We immediately forwarded it to Delhi Police. The Delhi Police bomb squad came and inspected the whole venue. Nothing was found," DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma told PTI.A source in the Delhi police told PTI that multiple teams rushed to the venue and they had done a thorough check. The source also said that the security in and around the stadium has been stepped up. advertisement"Nothing suspicious was found. Further, we have stepped up security in and around the stadium," said the source.IPL suspended for a weekThe BCCI on Friday announced that the ongoing IPL season will be suspended for a week due to rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The development follows the PBKS vs DC clash being cancelled mid-way through the game due to air raid alerts in nearby areas. The BCCI have assured that the new schedule and venues will be announced in due course. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week. Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders," read the statement from the IPL. Inputs from PTI
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