IND vs BAN: Amidst the excitement of the India vs Bangladesh cricket match at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, a troubling incident occurred on Friday. Tiger Roby, a well-known super fan of the Bangladesh cricket team, was allegedly assaulted by a group of Indian supporters during Day 1 of the second Test. Police intervened, escorting Roby to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The precise cause of the altercation remains unclear.How did it happenAccording to reports, the altercation took place in Stand C, where Roby, dressed in his signature tiger costume, was seated among the fans. The incident quickly escalated, and Roby was seen in visible distress. Local authorities stepped in, with police officers and medical personnel providing immediate assistance. A video shared on social media by news agency PTI showed Roby being escorted out of the stadium, confirming the severity of the situation. PTI stated, Bangladesh cricket teams super fan Tiger Roby was allegedly beaten up by some people during the India-Bangladesh second Test match being played at Kanpurs Green Park stadium. He was taken to hospital by the police. More details are awaited.Watch the video here:Kalesh b/w a Bangladeshi fan and Indian Crowd (Indian Fans thrashed this Bangladeshi fan over using abusive words for Mohammed Siraj on boundary line) Kanpur Uppic.twitter.com/JQHXHzWXQ9— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) September 27, 2024Super fan in distressAn official from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association shared that while Roby couldnt fully explain the sequence of events, his discomfort was apparent. He claimed to have been punched in the abdomen during the altercation, which left him in significant pain. As he came out of the stands, he was wincing in pain and seemed to be fainting. He was given a chair to sit but he fell, the official added.Police investigation underwayA police officer present at the scene shared that Roby was immediately given first aid while waiting for the ambulance. Since the ambulance was delayed, the in-stadium medical team transported him to a nearby hospital for further care. The officer remarked, We do not know if he was hit by somebody. We have a constable in that stand to keep an eye on the fans. We could not understand what he was saying. Probably he had pain. Further details on the incident and Robys condition are awaited.
