The match was called off amid Indian Air Defence systems successfully intercepting a series of loitering munitions launched by Pakistan targeting the Jammu region on Thursday.
Following the cancellation of the IPL game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, some spectators chanted anti-Pakistan slogans while leaving the Dharamshala venue. A video showed the fans shouting slogans such as ‘Pakistan murdabad’ and ‘Indian Army Zindabad’. The match was called off amid Indian Air Defence systems successfully intercepting a series of loitering munitions launched by Pakistan targeting the Jammu region on Thursday. A complete blackout was declared in several surrounding regions.
Punjab Kings were 122/1 after 10.1 overs when the floodlights of the stadium went off. According to reports, the IPL authorities asked the stadium to be evacuated due to security reasons.
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