Activists protest outside Green Park Stadium, burn Bangladesh flag during cricket match demonstration

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Right-wing activists from Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal protested outside Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Friday against the India-Bangladesh Test match. They burned the Bangladeshi flag and recited religious chants during the demonstration. The protest led to a confrontation with police, who used mild force to control the situation. Activists sat on the road, chanting slogans until they engaged in dialogue with Deputy Commissioner of Police Ankita Sharma. After discussions, the activists submitted a memorandum to government leaders and dispersed peacefully. The police later confirmed that there were no law and order issues following the protest.


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