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Kings XI Punjab co-owner Preity Zinta was one of the many who had to evacuate the Dharamsala stadium on Friday after the Indian Premier League (IPL) match with Delhi Capitals was called off midway amid the escalating cross-border tension between India and Pakistan. The actor revealed on Sunday afternoon that she’s finally made it home after the incident.
“Finally back home after a crazy last few days. A heartfelt thank you (folded hands) to Indian Railways & our Railway minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw for helping both IPL teams and all officials & families leave Dharamshala in a safe, swift & comfortable way,” wrote Preity on X. Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals contingents were escorted to the Jalandhar railway station in batches through Hoshiarpur amid tight security on Friday.
These included players, coaching staff, and broadcast personnel, moved in around 40 to 50 small vehicles from Dharamsala to Hoshiarpur, located at the Punjab border. The convoy was escorted by the Kangra Police and the Punjab Police took over the security arrangements once the vehicles reached Hoshiarpur. From there, they were moved to Jalandhar to board the specially arranged train. They were then transported to Delhi via a special train.
Preity Zinta also thanked International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal, the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI), Kings XI Punjab CEO Satish Menon, and the operations team for “helping co-ordinate the evacuation of our stadium in Dharamshala safely & in an orderly manner.”
She also thanked the audience at the stadium “for not panicking & for any stampedes.” “You guys are absolute rock stars. I’m sorry I was a bit curt & said no to pictures with everyone but the need of the hour was the safety of everyone and it was my duty & responsibility to make sure everyone stayed safe (red heart emoji),” Preity added.
On Saturday, the IPL was suspended because of the military confrontation, which was triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were gunned down. The BCCI stated that national interest trumps other considerations at a time when the country is responding to a terror attack and unwarranted aggression from across the border.
On the work front, Preity Zinta will be next return to the big screen seven years after Bhaiaji Superhit, with Rajkumar Santoshi’s period drama Lahore 1947, in which she’ll reunite with Sunny Deol. The film is backed by Aamir Khan Productions.
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