A violent clash erupted between two teams over a minor dispute during a cricket match at the Kopri ground in Thane. The tournament, organized by the Siddhesh Abhange Foundation, is being held at the venue from February 2 to February 5.
The clash reportedly started due to a disagreement over a decision made during the match. The situation quickly escalated into a physical confrontation between the players and organizers. It reportedly worsened when Yuva Sena organizer Siddhesh Abhange tried to intervene and resolve the issue but was pushed around in the process. Videos showing players fighting with bats and stumps have gone viral on social media, with some spectators also getting involved in the brawl.
Following this, cross-FIRs have been registered at Kopri police station. According to reports from Loksatta.com, Players from one of the participating teams have filed a complaint against organizer Siddhesh Abhnge and six to seven others. The organizers have also lodged a complaint against some players.