Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals IPL match suspended amid Pakistan attack!
New Delhi: In retaliation to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, Pakistan carried out missile, drone and gun attacks on several places in India on Thursday night.
Pakistan attempted to attack Jaisalmar airbase in Rajasthan with a drone. However, the Pakistani drones were shot down by the Indian air defense system in Jaisalmar.
A video of missiles shooting out of the sky, with the sound of an explosion and flames appearing, has also gone viral. 8 Pakistani missiles were shot down in the sky by the S-400 defense system.
Sources said that Indian air defense units intercepted 8 missiles fired by Pakistan in Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia sectors.
#WATCH | Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh: People chant 'Pakistan murdabad' slogans as IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab called off after Pakistan launched missiles and drones into India, which were intercepted and neutralised by India's air defence system. pic.twitter.com/7Pcsk9929b
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IPL match suspended: The IPL match between Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, which was being played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, has been suspended amid the Pakistan attack.
Batting first, Punjab Kings scored 122 runs in 10.1 overs when the match was called off due to poor lighting. However, fans were asked to leave the stadium for security reasons, leading to the match being called off.
Due to rising tensions and security concerns, a blackout has been declared in Himachal Pradesh, leading to the match being called off.
