A group of Muslims vandalised a Hindu place of worship in Leicester, UK. In the last couple of days, the country has been witnessing, a large scale and serious disorder due to the clashes between groups of Hindus and Muslims mainly in East Leicester.
The matter took an extreme turn when some Muslims vandalised a flag of Hinduism and a Hindu place of worship. High Commission of India, London condemned the act against Hindus, "We strongly condemn the violence perpetrated against the Indian Community in Leicester and vandalization of premises and symbols of Hindu religion."
Press Release: 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
A video footage circulating on social media shows a man climbing on the boundry wall of a Hindu place of worship and bringing down the religious flags. Police personnel were seen trying to control the mob.
Leicestershire Police reported the news on their official website, "Parts of East Leicester experienced serious disorder yesterday evening (Saturday 17 September) into this morning (Sunday) when large crowds formed after groups of young men began an unplanned protest." (Read more)
The violence was triggered between the two communities after India-Pakistan cricket match on August 28.
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