People of Indian origin across Britain poured out in hundreds at different events to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terror attacks in Mumbai last week.
LONDON: People of Indian origin across Britain poured out in hundreds at different events to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the terror attacks in Mumbai last week.
In Leicester, better known as 'Little India', a large number of people gathered at an event organised by the Federation of Indian Muslim Organisations in the Midlands and
the Indian Muslims Association.
Reports say that it was the largest such gathering in the town since the July 7 blasts in London.
Victims of the Mumbai attacks reportedly included relatives of a leading local businessman of Indian origin, Jaffer Kapasi.
Prayers were recited and candles lit to remember the victims. A book of condolence was also opened at the Leicester Exhibition Centre in Belgrave, the centre of Asian culture and business.
Those who gathered at the event included Indian-origin Lord Mayor of Leicester Manjula Sood, who said: "This was very important to show the solidarity of our community and that people of all faiths can come together".
Suleman Nagdi, spokesman for the Federation of Muslim Organisations, said: "These attacks are an attack on all communities and we need to stand together against them. It is not a religious thing it is cultural and for people of all or no faith."
George Ninan, a paediatric consultant and head of the Ethnic Doctors Association Leicester, said he was planning to organise a meeting for the hundreds of Indian doctors who work in the city's hospitals.
"I have been glued to the TV screen, and I am determined to do something. I said to my wife, 'It's time to go back to India'. When your Motherland is attacked, you want to protect it," he said.
Tony Coslett, team rector and pioneer priest of the Parish of the Resurrection, in Belgrave, said: "Any act of violence affects us all and we are responsible for that and
for peace.
"All of the community should come together and help the pain of others affected."
Many people also gathered at the Shree Hindu Temple to pay their respects.
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