A bomb threat disrupted the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL match at Eden Gardens, prompting a police investigation and heightened security. The threat arrived via email amidst national security concerns following the Pahalgam attack, coinciding with India's 'Operation Sindoor' against terror targets. Chennai Super Kings edged out KKR by two wickets in a nail-biting finish, virtually knocking the defending champions out of IPL playoff contention.
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