Tensions rise as Khalistani supporters confront Indian fans during the India-Australia Test match in Melbourne
A heated confrontation erupted between Khalistani supporters and Indian fans outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during the India-Australia Test match on Thursday. Approximately a dozen Khalistani supporters waved flags and shouted anti-India slogans, drawing strong opposition from Indian fans. In a viral video of the incident, Indian supporters retaliated by chanting ‘Bharat Zindabad’ (Long Live India) in an effort to counter the slogans, reported .gujaratsamachar.com.
The fourth Boxing Day Test match of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 commenced on Thursday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first. However, the spotlight shifted to an altercation that took place outside the venue a day earlier. On Wednesday, Khalistani supporters and Indian fans clashed in a heated exchange that saw both groups waving flags and chanting slogans. Videos of the incident show a chaotic scene as the two groups confronted each other.
A clash between Khalistani supporters and Indian fans outside the MCG highlighted tensions ahead of the India-Australia Test match, as police intervened to restore order
Victoria Police quickly intervened to disperse the crowd, restoring order before the match began. Reports suggest that the Khalistani supporters, who did not possess tickets to the game, arrived at the venue early in the morning with the sole intention of staging a disturbance. Their actions were met with immediate resistance from Indian fans, creating a scene that has since gone viral on social media. The video captures the intensity of the exchange and the swift response of law enforcement.
Despite the disturbance, the match proceeded as planned, and the incident outside the stadium remains a trending topic online. The altercation highlights ongoing tensions between the two groups, underscoring the charged atmosphere surrounding major events involving India’s national team.
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