The demolition drive, however, had to be halted after the situation escalated as a large mob gathered, forming a human chain to obstruct the entry of JCBs into the area, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), which carried out the drive.

District Commissioner Devashish Sarma stated that approximately 10,000 people had settled illegally on government land in Silbhanga village, Jagiroad.

Constructed in just over 100 days, the stadium gained notoriety for its challenging drop-in pitches, sourced from Adelaide, which posed difficulties for players throughout the event.