‘We Will Blast Your Stadium’ – DDCA Receives Chilling Threat Email Targeting Delhi Stadium

May 09, 2025 Komal Das

The IPL 2025 crisis escalated after the DDCA received an anonymous email threatening to destroy the Arun Jaitley Stadium

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The stadium, home to Delhi Capitals, was set to host the Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans match on May 11

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The email warned of sleeper cells linked to Pakistan initiating "Operation Sindoor" across India

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DDCA officials alerted Delhi Police, who inspected the venue immediately to address the threat

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An air raid warning had already interrupted the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended one week of IPL 2025 matches in response to these threats

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BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia said national interest and security take precedence over everything

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The suspension comes after heightened tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack

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With 16 matches left in the season, a new IPL schedule will be announced after thorough security reviews

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