Bangladeshi cricket fan ‘Tiger Rabi’ was assaulted by Indian supporters during the Bangladesh-India Test match in Kanpur. The incident took place in the gallery during the game, and Rabi was severely injured. After the attack, he lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital. Initially, the police thought Rabi’s condition might have been caused by dehydration, but it was later confirmed to be the result of a physical assault. Despite heavy security at the venue, this incident raised questions about the safety measures in place for fans.
Although the exact reason behind the attack is unclear, there are speculations that members of an extremist Hindu group, who had threatened to disrupt the match, may have influenced the attack. This has brought India’s security arrangements under scrutiny, despite the presence of a substantial number of security personnel at the event