A fun evening of Kabaddi tournament took a shocking turn of events at Derby Kabaddi Grounds in Alvaston, Derbyshire when a violent clash unfolded between two opposing gangs which resulted in 3 individuals sustaining injuries.The incident occurred around 4 pm on Sunday and according to witnesses an armed person with a sword started attacking individuals at the tournament which led to hundreds of spectators fleeing the sight in a frenzy. One individual is said to have sustained severe injuries with reports suggesting that he had been shot at and subsequently attacked multiple times as witnessed by the eyewitnesses. Police reaction to the incidentThe UK police were swift to react to the disturbance on the Kabbadi ground and around 20 police cars rushed to the scene. “We were called to a large-scale disturbance in Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, at 3.51 p.m. on Sunday” as quoted by a police personal. A deeper investigation is being conducted by the UK police and the whole ground has been put under supervision. The culprits of the attack are yet to be found and hence, the authorities have urged anyone holding information regarding the incident to come forward while quoting reference number 739 of August 20 for easy identification Media and netizens reactions The video of the incident is now doing rounds on social media and the British Media including The Sun, has pointed out that this incident might be the result of a clash among gangs which includes the Punjabi Community as well. An X user-posted videos of the incident and quoted “ Jabardast fight erupted between Spectators in Kabaddi tournament at Derby, England. This happens when people get free Liquor and Kabaab” Jabardast fight erupted between Spectators in Kabaddi tournament at Derby, England.This happens when people get free Liquor and Kabaab.Then all the Punjabis become Nawab pic.twitter.com/9Ffu9PuIwx— RANA SANGHA – RoughSeaSailor. (@Sangha2Bs) August 21, 2023
