The Indian high commission in London on Monday (19) strongly condemned the violence perpetrated against the Indian community in Leicester, UK. The commission in a statement protested the violence and vandalising of Hindu religious premises in Leicester.
"We have strongly taken up this matter with the UK authorities and have sought immediate action against those involved in these attacks. We call on the authorities to provide protection to the affected people," the statement said.
The high commission also urged authorities to give protection to those affected.
Fifteen people have been arrested so far for involvement in the violence, Leicestershire Police said in a statement.
They also said that they were looking into the matter of a flag outside a religious place at Melton Road being pulled down.
Videos surfaced on social media showing Hindu groups protesting with "Jai Shree Ram" slogans.
On the other hand, they were accused by the opposite group of vandalising properties owned by Muslims in Leicester.
The recent instances of violence follow various videos and reports that are in circulation on social media about clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in the city since fans clashed after an India-Pakistan match in the recently held Asia Cup in Dubai on August 28.
Leicestershire cops said their operation in east Leicester area affected by the disorder prevented furthering worsening of the situation.
"The impact this disorder is having on our local communities is not acceptable," the police said in a statement.
"We will not tolerate violence, disorder or intimidation in Leicester, and we continue to call for calm and dialogue. Our police operations and investigations continue with rigour and at scale," it added.
"Officers became aware of groups of young men gathering on Sunday afternoon in the North Evington area of the city. Officers spoke to them and took steps, including putting in place a temporary police cordon, to minimise harm and disturbance to communities," the police said.
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