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Srinagar’s IHPL T20 Collapses After Organisers Vanish, Police Let Stranded Players Leave

Police inquiries follow reports of unpaid hotel bills, with participants alleging salaries and fees were never settled.

Overview

  • The privately run Indian Heaven Premier League in Srinagar was effectively suspended after match cancellations and player boycotts over non-payment.
  • Organisers identified as Yuva Society Mohali became unreachable, with phone numbers switched off, according to participants and hotel staff.
  • Players, umpires and hotel management reported unpaid dues, with English umpire Mellisa Juniper saying no payments were made to officials or the hotel.
  • Jammu and Kashmir Police said they took cognisance, enabling players to check out as preliminary inquiries began into the unpaid bills and fleeing organisers.
  • The BCCI did not recognise the event, the J&K Sports Council said it only rented Bakshi Stadium, and local vendors described significant outstanding payments.