The Indian High Commission in Britain condemned the “violence and vandalism committed against the Indian community in Leicester”.
India condemns violence between Indians and Pakistanis in Britain (Photo Credits: File Photo)
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The Indian High Commission in the UK has “condemned the violence and vandalism committed against the Indian community in Leicester. In a press release posted on its official Twitter handle, the Indian High Commission in London said that we have taken up the matter. UK”. Officials of Leicestershire Police Interim Chief Constable Rob Nixon said in a Twitter video that “we are aware of the spread of disorder in parts of the Leicester area to the east of the city.”
Press Release: The High Commission of India, London condemns the violence in Leicester. @MIB_India pic.twitter.com/acrW3kHsTl
— India in the UK (@HCI_London) September 19, 2022
Riots continue in Leicester, England. Hindu right-wing groups are raising slogans of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and attacking Muslims on the streets. pic.twitter.com/97fTIBsBiX
— Ashok Swain (@ashoswai) 18 September 2022
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Following street clashes between large groups of Hindus and Muslims in Britain over the past 24 hours, there have been reports of “large-scale” violence and vandalism in the city of Leicester, north-west of London. According to media reports, the tension started after the India-Pakistan cricket match on August 28 and escalated over the weekend. Reports published on social media claimed that sparks flared up after a protest march this weekend. Some footage of the violence clearly shows the police trying to stop two sets of mobs. Meanwhile, some people are throwing glass bottles and some people are seen carrying sticks and sticks.
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First published: 19 September 2022, 07:54:44 pm
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