Asia Cup 2022: After the Indo-Pak match, riots in the city of Leicester, UK, 27 people arrested

The tension of the cricket match between India and Pakistan is seen between the two countries. On victory and defeat, fans of both countries express it in different ways. Now this tension has reached Britain. Clashes broke out between fans in the eastern England city of Leicester after an India-Pakistan cricket match in the Asia Cup late last month plunged into serious chaos in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday. After this, the UK Police is appealing to the people to maintain peace. 27 people were arrested in this case. People from diverse communities, including Hindus and Muslims, live in the city of Leicester. Most of them have come here in search of opportunities. 

Violence in protest march, glass bottles thrown

Reports circulating on social media claimed that a protest march was taken out this weekend. In this, a footage was shown of police trying to stop two batches of mobs. During this some people were shown throwing glass bottles. Also some people were seen with sticks and sticks. Rob Nixon, temporary chief constable of Leicestershire Police, said in a Twitter video that we have received several reports of chaos in parts of the East Leicester area of ​​the city. 

Calling people to maintain peace

He said that we have got the officers there. We are controlling the situation. Additional officers have been deployed along the way. During this, the nuisance is being prevented from spreading. Officers have been ordered to search. Please don't get involved in any kind of disturbance. We are calling upon the people to maintain peace.

Two people taken into custody after the riot

The local police force said that officers participated in large numbers to maintain peace in the area. During this time he was authorized the powers to stop and search the troubled people. A large number of people were searched. Two of them were taken into custody. One of them was detained on suspicion of conspiracy to spread violence and the other on suspicion of finding a bladed object. 

A video of the area went viral

Leicestershire Police said in a statement that police had been informed of several incidents of violence and damage in the area. the matter is being investigated. While police officers were dealing with chaos in the area, we have learned of a video of a man pulling a flag outside a religious building on Melton Road in Leicester. The incident is being investigated. We are calling for peace, with the support of local community leaders. We will not tolerate violence or disorder in our city at any cost. Police said an important police operation would continue in the area in the coming days. 

There was a riot after the match of 28 August

On August 28, in the wake of the India vs Pakistan match in Dubai, some local Hindu and Muslim groups had joined the riots. Police were ordered earlier this month to stop the unrest from spreading. 

Total 27 arrests in the incident so far

On Friday, Chief Constable Nixon said a total of 27 arrests had been made as part of a police operation in the East Leicester area. Even issued a message of thanks to the community for continuing to work together to call for peace in the region. Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Solsby said: "I don't think anyone saw the confrontation (on Saturday) as a possible outcome." Here the local police were assured that things were getting very calm.

A large number of people from outside live in Leicester

Most of them are young men, who are in their teens or around 20, he said. During this time I have heard suggestions from people who have come to the city looking for an opportunity from outside. This is very worrying for the people of the areas where this has happened. As he appealed for calm. Sanjeev Patel, who represents Hindu and Jain temples in Leicester, explained that all the groups have lived in harmony in the city over the years. 

Resorting to violence is not a good thing

He said things have happened in the last few weeks that need to be discussed, to find out what people are unhappy about. Using violence is not the way to deal with it. He said that along with Hindu and Jain communities, we are constantly asking our Muslim brothers, sisters and leaders to keep a calm mind. Leicester Former Member of Parliament Claudia Webb described Leicester as one of the most diverse cities in the UK. He urged that our unity is our strength.