IPL Cheerleader Shares Video of Dharamshala Stadium Being Evacuated, Says ‘It Was Very Scary’
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was called off mid-way due to India-Pakistan tensions, leaving the fans and players in a state of panic. An IPL cheerleader, who was present at the Dharamshala stadium during the match, has shared a video of the stadium being evacuated, describing the scene as “very scary”.
The video shows the stadium being cleared of fans and players, with many people seen running and screaming in panic. The cheerleader, who has chosen to remain anonymous, said that the situation was “very scary” and that everyone was screaming that bombs were coming.
“It was very scary. Everyone was screaming that bombs are coming,” she said in an interview with News18. “We really want to go out of Dharamshala. I hope IPL people are going to look after us,” she added.
The match was called off after a Pakistan-based terrorist organization, Jaish-e-Mohammed, threatened to target the stadium. The threat was made by the organization’s spokesperson, who claimed that the match was being held in a “hallowed ground” and that it was a “direct attack on the sovereignty of Pakistan”.
The Indian government and the IPL authorities took the threat seriously, and the match was called off as a precautionary measure. The players and officials were evacuated from the stadium, and the fans were told to leave the premises immediately.
The cheerleader, who was part of the IPL’s cheerleading squad, said that the entire situation was “very chaotic” and that she was scared for her life. She said that she and her fellow cheerleaders were trying to get out of the stadium as quickly as possible, but that it was difficult due to the large number of people trying to leave at the same time.
“We were trying to get out of the stadium, but it was very difficult. There were too many people trying to leave at the same time, and it was very chaotic,” she said. “We were all screaming and crying, and we didn’t know what was going to happen next. It was a very scary situation.”
The IPL authorities have promised to provide support and assistance to the cheerleader and her fellow cheerleaders, who were affected by the evacuation. The authorities have also promised to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the players, officials, and fans at future matches.
In the meantime, the Indian government has increased security measures at all major sporting events, including the IPL matches. The government has also warned of the possibility of further threats from Pakistan-based terrorist organizations, and has asked the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The incident has once again highlighted the threat of terrorism and the need for increased security measures at sporting events. It has also raised questions about the preparedness of the IPL authorities and the Indian government to handle such situations.
In conclusion, the IPL cheerleader’s video of the Dharamshala stadium being evacuated is a stark reminder of the reality of terrorism and the importance of security measures at sporting events. It is a wake-up call for the IPL authorities and the Indian government to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the players, officials, and fans at future matches.
