World News | Jaishankar extends condolences to families of victims killed in Indonesia football stampede

New Delhi [India]October 3 (ANI): Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has offered his condolences to the families of the victims of a stampede at a football match in Indonesia that killed 174 people.

“Deeply saddened by the tragedy at the #kanjuruhan #Malang football stadium. Condolences to the families of the deceased and our Indonesian friends. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery,” Jashankar tweeted.

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Violence broke out at a stadium in East Java during a match between Arema and Persebaya Surabaya. At least 174 people were killed in the stampede, East Java Deputy Governor Emir Dardak told local media on Sunday afternoon.

Other official or government-backed sources put the number between 129 and 182. The resulting stampede resulted in a choking event.

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Supporters of the losing team stormed the pitch to express their displeasure after the game between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya in East Java ended Saturday night, police said.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Sunday that a riot at a football match and the stampede that followed was a “dark day” for the sport.

FIFA issued an official statement, with President Gianni Infantino saying the football world was in a state of shock following the tragic incident.

In an official statement released by FIFA, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “At the end of the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at the Kanjuluhan Stadium, an incident occurred in Indonesia. The entire football world is in shock over the tragic incident.” .

“This is a dark day and an incomprehensible tragedy for all involved in football. My deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives in the wake of this tragic event,” he said. added.

Many of the world’s top football clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United and Barcelona, ​​have offered their condolences to the families affected by this horrific event.

“Manchester United is deeply saddened by the tragedy in Malang, Indonesia. Our sincere condolences to the victims, their families and all those affected,” United wrote on Twitter.

“Paris Saint-Germain would like to express its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the Malang Stadium tragedy in Indonesia,” Paris Saint-Germain tweeted.

Liverpool FC tweeted: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the events at the Kanjuluhan Stadium in Malang, Indonesia. The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool FC are with all those affected at this time.” (ANI)

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