Bomb Threat During KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 Match at Eden Gardens; Cricket Association of Bengal Confirms Probe Underway
The threat comes at a time of heightened national security concern following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. In response, India launched 'Operation Sindoor'. On Wednesday, under Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces successfully hit nine terror targets using precision-guided munitions.
Mumbai, May 8: A major security scare unfolded during the high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Eden Gardens on Wednesday after the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) received a bomb threat via email. The alarming message was found in CAB's official email inbox and originated from an unknown ID. Confirming the development, CAB president Snehasish Ganguly said that the matter is being investigated and all necessary precautions have been taken. MS Dhoni Drops Big Hint on Future Amid Retirement Rumours, Chennai Super Kings Captain Says THIS After CSK vs KKR IPL 2025 Clash in Kolkata.
"The mail was detected from an unknown ID in CAB's official email during the match. The police are investigating the matter while security at Eden Gardens has been beefed up," Ganguly said.
The threat comes at a time of heightened national security concern following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. In response, India launched 'Operation Sindoor'. On Wednesday, under Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces successfully hit nine terror targets using precision-guided munitions.
Four of these targets were in Pakistan--specifically in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Sarjal, and Mehmoona Joya--while five were in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation was a coordinated effort involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, with mobilised troops and military assets.
According to sources, all nine targets were successfully destroyed. The locations were selected to target senior leaders of terrorist groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who are involved in planning and sponsoring terrorist activities in India. Ravindra Jadeja Completes 150 Wickets For Chennai Super Kings, Achieves Feat During KKR vs CSK IPL 2025 Match.
India has carried out its deepest strikes inside undisputed Pakistani territory since the 1971 war. The precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK mark New Delhi's most significant military action across the border in over five decades.
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)