India's only Muslim player, Mohammed Shami, was subjected to a storm of social media abuse. In the aftermath, celebratory gunfire erupted in the Pakistani cities of Islamabad and Karachi. Pakistan's win on Sunday was their first in 13 attempts at a World Cup competition. On Monday, a group of Kashmiri students in the northern state of Punjab reported being attacked after they celebrated Pakistan's victory.Īnalysts say right-wing Hindu groups have been emboldened and that the space for dissent has shrunk since nationalistic Prime Minister Narendra Modi stormed to power in 2014.ĭespite their mutual love for cricket, the nations' political enmity means they now only play against each other at international tournaments. Officers also detained for questioning six residents in the Jammu region of the territory after a video emerged on social media showing them supporting Pakistan's cricket team. Police are reportedly looking to book the 'ringleaders' of the Kashmir celebration under harsh anti-terror legislation that allows suspects to be held for six months without charge. Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan (right) takes the winning run in the ICC mens Twenty20 World Cup cricket matchĪnti-India sentiment is widespread and deep in Muslim-majority Kashmir, a Himalayan territory claimed in its entirety by both India and Pakistan. The arrests came after police launched an investigation into several hundred students who burst into celebrations in Kashmir following the T20 clash watched by millions across South Asia.
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The Times of India said two more people were arrested for displaying pro-Pakistan slogans in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. As soon as I realised I have made a mistake I deleted my post,' she said. I love India as much as anyone else does.
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She was later released on bail.Īttari, who was also dismissed from her job, apologised for her conduct in a video message, saying she never intended to hurt anyone's sentiments.
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Pictured: Spectators cheer during the match on SundayĪlso on Wednesday, teacher Nafeesa Attari was arrested in Udaipur in western India for posting 'we won' on her WhatsApp status after Pakistan routed India on Sunday in Dubai. Indian police have arrested three Muslim students and a teacher for allegedly celebrating the Pakistan cricket team's victory over arch-rivals India at the T20 World Cup.