Dharamshala, May 8 -- As the Kangra airport was shut for 72 hours in the aftermath of "Operation Sindoor" by India, the civilian flights were cancelled on Wednesday.

With this, an air of uncertainty looms over the two upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) ties at the Himachal Pradesh cricket stadium in Dharamshala, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals on Thursday (May 8) and PBKS vs Mumbai Indians on May 11.

Airport director Dhirendra Singh said civilian flights are not allowed, and they issued a notice about the closure. "We beefed up security and the staff and security personnel are on alert," he said.

Airport authorities said 16 flight movements were scheduled at the airport on Wednesday and almost the same number on Thursday. "In view of ...