Hindu temple targeted in UK's Leicester, India seeks action | What we know so far
India Today
A Hindu temple was targeted by unidentified men in UK's Leicester, invoking a strong response from India. The Indian mission in London has sought action from the UK government. Here's what we know so far.
The Indian High Commission in London has strongly protested against the violence and condemned the vandalising of a Hindu temple in UK's Leicester. In a statement, the Commission said it has sought immediate action against those involved in these attacks.
The strong response came after a Hindu temple was vandalised and a saffron flag outside it was pulled down by unidentified persons in East Leicester. A video of the incident showed a man, clothed in black, atop a building, pulling down a saffron flag while onlookers cheered him on. The temple was targeted in the presence of the UK Police.
What appears to be a Hindu temple being targeted in Leicester as running street battles continue into the early hours.#Leicester pic.twitter.com/C2EfQXJNfz
1) The incidents of violence follow various videos and reports about clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in Leicester, following an India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match played in Dubai on August 28.
2) Soon after, reports emerged that a Hindu temple was vandalised by unidentified men clothed in black, triggering violence in the UK city. On September 18, the Leicestershire Police issued a statement on the "serious disorder" and said more officers would be deployed to maintain law and order.
