In a remarkable show of swift planning and coordination, nearly 50 vehicles were deployed to evacuate IPL players, coaches, and media from Dharamshala after Thursday’s abrupt suspension of the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. The match, halted mid-way, followed a serious drone intrusion attempt by Pakistan near Chandigarh, prompting immediate Indian military retaliation. Within hours, action replaced chaos. By Friday morning, convoys of small vehicles—carefully organized—moved the entire contingents of both franchises. The route, cutting through Hoshiarpur at Punjab’s edge, was kept under heavy security surveillance. Kangra’s Superintendent of Police, Shalini Agnihotri, said, “On Friday morning, the entire contingents of both teams, including players, coaching staff, and broadcast personnel, were moved in around 40 to 50 small vehicles from Dharamsala to Hoshiarpur, located at the Punjab border.” Kangra Police led the convoy until the state border, where Punjab Police took charge. Their next stop: Jalandhar Railway Station. A special train awaited them there—destination: New Delhi. The whole operation, from mountains to tracks, was a reflection of command precision during crisis. Read also: Proposal to Shift IPL 2025 to UK Amid Ongoing Tensions 'Stadium cleared in 20 minutes' as evacuation begins This military-style evacuation had started right from the moment the threat was detected. Shalini Agnihotri further revealed: “The stadium was cleared within 20 minutes. Our first priority was the safety of everyone present. Both teams’ players were immediately called back from the ground and shifted to their respective hotels under tight security.” It was a day when cricket stopped, and national security took over. The incident followed the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead. In response, the BCCI swiftly decided to suspend the IPL, citing the nation’s priorities. Underlining that cricket, no matter how grand, must stand aside when the country faces hostile aggression, the BCCI said in a statement, "National interest trumps other considerations." While Delhi and Punjab’s squads continue their journey to safety, India remains on high alert. Several cities stayed under blackout and relentless siren while northern borders, including places of Rajasthan and Punjab,.