An Indian police officer stopped a Pakistani fan from shouting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in a stadium while watching a World Cup match, exposing the Indian government’s discrimination.
Pakistani Cricket Fans Facing Discrimination by Indian Government in World Cup 2023
Pakistani cricket fans witnessed a disturbing incident of alleged discrimination during the ODI World Cup 2023 in India.
A local policeman stopped a Pakistani fan from chanting the slogan ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ during the match.
The incident raised concerns about unequal treatment because Indian fans appeared to be free to express their support.
Pakistani Fan Confronted the Indian Policeman
Perplexed by the disparity in treatment, the Pakistani fan confronted the officer, seeking a logical explanation for the apparent bias.
The officer then struggled to provide a convincing reason for allowing one side’s patriotism while suppressing the other in the viral video.
The argument heated up as the Pakistani fan argued for a fair and justifiable explanation.
Policeman Left the Scene After People Filming his Bad Behavior
As cameras captured the officer’s actions, he eventually left the scene, leaving questions about the incident unanswered.
It’s shocking and upsetting to see that people are being stopped from cheering “Pakistan Zindabad” at the game.
This totally goes against what the sport is about!#CWC23 #PAKvsAUS #AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/iVnyFlNB09
— Momin Saqib (@mominsaqib) October 20, 2023
This incident emphasizes the importance of a fair and unbiased approach to ensuring an inclusive and respectful environment for cricket fans from all countries during the World Cup.
It is worth noting that Pakistani fans have also experienced visa delays, decreasing their enthusiasm for the megaevent.
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