Chennai’s iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium has obtained bomb threats amidst the IPL 2025 suspension. Native police confirmed the incident on Friday, stating that they’d obtained an e-mail concerning the menace. After Kolkata’s Eden Gardens and Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, Chepauk additionally obtained related threats amid the continuing tensions between India and Pakistan on the border areas.
In accordance with the e-mail, the stadium authorities would face penalties—probably a bombing—in the event that they proceeded to conduct a match on the venue. The native police have launched an investigation into the case, hoping to establish the people behind the menace. Nevertheless, the preliminary findings from the e-mail didn’t reveal any vital particulars concerning the subject.
A bomb disposal squad was known as to confirm the menace, and their inspection discovered nothing suspicious on the venue. Law enforcement officials briefed the media and advised PTI that the investigation didn’t yield any conclusive proof.
“It was a hoax,” claimed the law enforcement officials who investigated the bombing menace on the venue.
Listing of all bomb threats obtained by Indian stadiums throughout IPL 2025
On Thursday, Might 8, stadium officers obtained the threatening e-mail. A day later, on Friday, Might 9, the police had been knowledgeable concerning the scenario. Following the same menace at Delhi’s stadium, suspicions had been raised about it probably being the work of repeat offenders. Officers said that an investigation could be launched the identical day to dig deeper into the threats.
A number of days in the past, Kolkata’s Eden Gardens additionally obtained a bomb menace. The match between CSK and KKR was delayed attributable to safety considerations. As soon as the whole lot was verified and security was ensured, the sport resumed nearly an hour after the scheduled time.
Because of three related threats with no precise influence, a probe has been launched to analyze the matter completely. Up to now, no arrests have been made by the authorities. As extra particulars emerge from the emails, it’s anticipated that leads could also be discovered to hint the supply of the threats.
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