World News | UK: Pakistani organised gangs target Hindu area of ​​Leicester

London [UK]September 8 (ANI): In a horrific incident, Pakistani organised gangs have been seen vandalising and terrorising Hindus in Leicester, England.

The violence occurred on August 28 after India’s victory over Pakistan in the 2022 Asian Cup.

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After the incident over the weekend, various videos and reports of further attacks circulated on social media.

Human rights activist Rashami Samant tweeted: “Gang riots, escalating attacks on Hindus. Innocent Hindus terrorized on their own property, stabbing attempts are made, and attacks on Hindus are escalating. rampant destruction of property.”

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“Trouble in Leicester, UK. Pakistani Muslims targeting Hindu families, desecrating religious symbols, using racist slurs (mushirks),” another user tweeted.

“Hindu Indians attacked by Muslims in Leicester, UK. After #INDvsPAK match on 28th August…” said another Twitter user.

Meanwhile, an emergency meeting was called on Tuesday to discuss ongoing tensions involving the community, police and Leicester City Council representatives.

Since then, more attacks have been reported. Suleman Nagdi, a spokesman for the Federation of Muslim Organizations, said: “There will be a meeting tomorrow with the police and other stakeholders to inform people of what is going on and to assure the community that they are serious,” local media reported. Treat things.” .

He urged people to be careful about what they post on social media. “I’ve seen more reports and videos of attacks. Some may be old, but some are confirmed,” he said.

In a tweet this morning, a member of the public complained of more violence, including yesterday’s attack. He said: “Wake up to find another attack in Leicester last night. Act before it escalates.”

Following the incident, East Leicester Police Commander, Inspector Yakub Ismail, said police were working hard to ensure that this never happened again. “Our officers are there to protect our communities and we have zero tolerance for attacks on them in the line of duty,” he said.

In the days following the game, police organized special patrols in the area. (ANI)

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