In a swift and tightly coordinated operation, both Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals contingents were safely evacuated from Dharamsala on Friday and transported under heavy security to Jalandhar railway station. The move comes in the aftermath of a mid-match cancellation on Thursday, following an attempted drone incursion near Chandigarh by Pakistan, which prompted a prompt Indian counter-response.

Kangra Superintendent of Police, Shalini Agnihotri, confirmed that the evacuation was conducted seamlessly and without incident. The squads, including players, support staff, and broadcasting personnel, are currently en route to New Delhi aboard a specially chartered train, PTI reported.