Mohammad Azharuddin has voiced his profound disappointment after the HCA Ombudsman ordered the removal of his name from the North Stand at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. He expressed feeling heartbroken and described the situation as a complete disgrace to the sport, further alleging corruption within the HCA led to him being barred from contesting elections.

The attack also comes amid US Vice President JD Vance’s ongoing three-day India visit.

Manjunath Rao, a real estate businessman based in Shivamogga, came to Jammu and Kashmir three days ago with his wife Pallavi and children.