RAIPUR: The Hindu extremists threw stones on the team of Argentinean
Hockey Team . A bus carrying
Argentina hockey team hit by stones in Chhattisgarhs capital Raipur where the
Hockey World League (HWL) is being played.
The incident took place around 9:30 pm in Math Puraina area while the bus was carrying
Argentina players to the hotel from the stadium after the visitors thrashed India by 3-0 in the opening game of the event.
The team safely arrived in the hotel under police escort, he added.
When the matter came to light the IG himself visited the spot to take stock of the incident and also called a meeting of senior police officials and security staff to review the situation.
"Although it was an accident but we have reviewed the whole security system and decided to strengthen it further. Even we spoke to
hockey federations and players and assured them of full protection during the event," Singh added
Reference Source: indiatoday