The High Commission of India, London, condemned the violence and sought immediate action against those involved in the attacks
Violence erupted in the United Kingdom’s Leicester following three weeks of disorder sparked by a Pakistan versus India cricket match.
According to police, some arrests have been made after the “serious disorder” that began on Saturday and continued until Sunday morning.
The High Commission of India, London, condemned the violence and sought immediate action against those involved in the attacks.
“We strongly condemn the violence perpetrated against the Indian community in Leicester and vandalisation of premises and symbols of Hindu religion. We have strongly taken up this matter with the UK authorities and have sought immediate action against those involved in these attacks. We call on the authorities to provide protection to the affected people,” the Indian High Commission said in a statement issued on Monday (September 19, 2022).
According to media reports, tensions between the two communities began after the India-Pakistan match on August 28, during the Asia Cup tournament. Following the incident, 27 persons were arrested in “series of disturbances.”
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