Unknown people vandalized a Hindu temple in Leicester, UK. The Indian High Commission in the UK has condemned the attack on Hindu religious symbols.
A video of the incident showed a man in Leicester taking down a saffron flag. (capture the movie)
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- Unknown people vandalized a Hindu temple in Leicester, UK
- Indian High Commission in UK condemns violence against Indian community
- Indian mission seeks protection for those affected in the attacks
The Indian High Commission in Britain has condemned violence against Indian community in Leicester. The Indian High Commission has demanded immediate action on the matter and protection for those affected in the attacks.
“We strongly condemn the violence against the Indian community in Leicester and the vandalism of the premises and symbols of Hinduism. We have strongly taken up this matter with the UK authorities and call for immediate action against those involved in these attacks. We call upon the authorities to provide protection to those affected,” the Indian High Commission said in a statement on Monday.
Press Release: The 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
What happened in Leicester?
A Hindu temple in East Leicester in the United Kingdom was vandalized and a saffron flag was dropped outside it by unidentified people.
A video of the incident shows a man dressed in black climbing atop a building and pulling down a saffron flag while onlookers cheer him on. The vandalism took place amid communal tension between Hindu and Muslim groups after the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match last month.
Any other group acting like this will see the police in riot gear – why @leicspolice Such a soft line with these thugs?#leicester
— Steve in London (@LordCLQTR) September 18, 2022
Leicestershire Police have launched an investigation after a video of the incident surfaced online. So far 15 people have been arrested in this case.
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