Arun Jaitley Stadium receives hoax bomb threat

Source: PTI - Edited By: Aadharsh A.V.

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Last updated on: May 09, 2025 20:38 IST

A bomb threat mail was received for the Arun Jaitley Stadium in central Delhi on Friday morning, which later turned out to be hoax, an official said.

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IMAGE: Security has been beefed up at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, home ground of IPL side Delhi Capitals, following a bomb threat. Photograph: BCCI

"A mail was received today morning regarding a bomb threat to the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Detailed checks were conducted and nothing suspicious was found. We are carrying out further enquiry in the matter," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) M Harsha Vardhan said.

Teams of Bomb Disposal Squad and dog squad, along with Delhi Police teams rushed to the Arun Jaitley Stadium after the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) received a bomb threat.

"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 said.

A senior police officer said that multiple teams were immediately rushed to the stadium and the location was checked thoroughly.

"Nothing suspicious was found. Further, we have stepped up security in and around the stadium," said the source.

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals play their home games at the Arun Jaitley Stadium stadium.

The 2025 edition of the IPL was suspended for a week on Friday in view of the deepening military confrontation between India and Pakistan.

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