Zainab Abbas, a Pakistani broadcaster who was working with the ICC digital team to cover the ODI World Cup, departed India on Monday after receiving negative feedback online.
Pakistani sports journalist Zainab Abbas left the country
Before the Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka game in Hyderabad, Pakistani sports journalist Zainab Abbas reportedly had to leave the country due to her supposedly anti-Hindu and anti-Indian tweets. Abbas was in India to cover the ICC World Cup 2023.
She reportedly fled India due to security concerns, according to some accounts, while others claim she was deported from India. The event came to light after a lawyer complained about Zainab Abbas for allegedly making disparaging comments about Hindus and India on social media.
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Vineet Jindal registered a complaint against Zainab Abbas
In response to some of Zainab Abbas' earlier comments that have recently reappeared on social media, Vineet Jindal filed a complaint against her. The tweets, according to the lawyer, were sent from the account "ZAbbas Official," the current handle of the Pakistani sports writer, which had been changed from "Zainablovesrk."
"Complaint letter sent by @vineetJindal19 to @BCCI and @HMOIndia seeking removal of Zainab Abbas @ZAbbasOfficial from the presenter at the ICC World Cup 2023 for her derogatory and provocative posts against Bharat and Hindu Dharma," Vineet Jindal stated in his complaint. "Athiti devo bhava" is just for those who appreciate Hinduism and our nation; people who are anti-Bharatiya are not permitted to enter our territory.
Pakistani sports presenter Zainab Abbas has safely exited India over
Zainab Abbas was deported, according to a tweet from Samaa TV that was later removed. Later, it was revealed that the Pakistani sports presenter had fled India for reasons of safety. Zainab Abbas, a sports broadcaster from Pakistan, safely left India due to "safety concerns." Allegations encompass #cybercrime and previous anti-India remarks; she is now in Dubai, it claimed.
Zainab Abbas had expressed excitement over her travel to the country
Zainab Abbas had shown enthusiasm about her trip to India while in flight. "There was always intrigue on what lies on the other side, more cultural similarities than differences, rivals on the pitch but camaraderie off the pitch, the same language & love for art & a country with a billion people," she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
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"We are here to represent, to create content, and to bring in expertise from the best in the business." Humbled to be presenting for the @ICC at the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India; a six-week trip away from home begins now.
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