In a disturbing incident during a cricket tournament in Gujarat, violence broke out targeting Muslim spectators.
The incident occurred at Balwai Stadium, where a Muslim spectator, Salman Vehra, was fatally attacked by Hindu rioters wielding bats and knives.
Witnesses report that tension had been building throughout the match, exacerbated by slogans and harassment from Hindu extremists towards Muslim attendees.
The atmosphere turned volatile when a group of drunken Hindus began harassing Muslim spectators before escalating into physical violence.
Despite pleas for help from the victim amidst the chaos, witnesses allege that the surrounding crowd remained passive.
Local sources indicate that the conflict stemmed from opposition by pro-Hindutva groups to the positive performance of Muslim players in the tournament.
Prior to the attack, slogans invoking Hindu religious sentiments were raised, creating a tense environment.
The incident underscores ongoing religious tensions in India, particularly amidst accusations of fostering extremism under the Modi government.
Calls have emerged for international intervention to address the targeted violence against minorities.
