Hindu Hate Crimes in Leicester: Indian High Commission in London condemns violence in Leicester

London, Sept 20: The High Commission of India in London on Monday (Sept 19) condemned the violence perpetrated against the Indian community in Leicester and has sought immediate action against those involved in the attacks.

 

 

 

 

The High Commission issued a statement on Monday (Sept 19) saying that it has taken up the matter with the UK authorities. As per the statement of the High Commission, "We strongly condemn the violence perpetrated against the Indian Community in Leicester and vandalization of premises and symbols of Hindu religion. We have strongly taken up this matter with the UK authorities and have sought immediate action against those involved in these attacks."

 

 

 

 

 

"We call on the authorities to provide protection to the affected people," the statement read. The cycle of violence was triggered on Aug 28 after India won the Asia Cup T20 match against Pakistan. On Sept 17 late at night, a clash broke out among groups of young men in Leicestershire, according to the police statement. At least 15 people have been arrested so far in the matter.

 

 

This comes after various videos and reports have been circulating on social media about Pakistani organized gangs seen vandalizing and terrorizing Hindus in the UK's Leicester City. The incident follows a spate of violence and disorder in the eastern part of the city. The violence first started on Aug 28 after India won the match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022, following which a fight broke out in Melton Road, Belgrave, leading to 27 arrests so far.