Tiger Robi real name Rabi-ul-Islam, a cricket enthusiast from Bangladesh, was deported back to his nation of origin following a string of incidents that caused controversy during his trip to India
On the first day of the India-Bangladesh Test match in Kanpur, Tiger Robi, who had earlier claimed he had been assaulted, later withdrew his statement. The authorities have made it clear that his return to Bangladesh was due to his medical visa status and his health rather than anything to do with the incident.
Robi is reportedly suffering from Tuberculosis, and arrived in India on a medical visa. Robi is a Bangladeshi native also known as the country’s cricket superfan who is spotted all the matches of his team in Bangladesh wearing a tiger outfit.
“Robi has reportedly been suffering from Tuberculosis, a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs, and has come to India for his treatment,” said Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Harish Chander.
Who is Bangladeshi cricket super fan Tiger Robi real name Rabi-ul-Islam sent back to Bangladesh after IND vs BAN Kanpur test match controversy
Tiger Robi, whose real name is Rabi-ul-Islam, went to the Kanpur Test match between India and Bangladesh on the first day and earlier complained of getting beaten by some of the local fans and was also seen clutching his back in severe pain.
Police officers escorted Robi to the Chakeri airport, where they stayed until his flight to Delhi on Saturday. According to the official, the Bangladeshi national boarded an aircraft from Delhi airport in the afternoon and was not permitted to leave the airport grounds.
Bangladesh super fan Tiger Robi has claimed he was assaulted by a mob of around 15 people on Day 1 of the second Test match between #India and #Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. However, the UP police have refuted Robi’s claim, saying he collapsed because of… pic.twitter.com/kLk5HqOV7c
— Deccan Chronicle (@DeccanChronicle) September 27, 2024
Tiger Robi is well-known for his ardent attendance at international cricket events. He is an avid fan of the Bangladesh cricket team. According to media, he entered India on September 18th using a medical visa in order to receive treatment at a facility in Howrah, West Bengal. He still made the trip to Chennai and Kanpur to cheer for his country during their current Test series.
Given the terms of his visa, it was unclear why he chose to attend the matches rather than concentrate on his treatment.
Robi was spotted excitedly waving flags in the C-Balcony enclosure during the Kanpur match, which seemed to have taken a toll on his already precarious condition. According to reports, he passed out from exertion, and local officials discovered him gasping for air. Robi passed out before police could interview him, according to Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Harish Chander, who also confirmed that he was taken straight to Regency Hospital for medical attention.
Robi had told the reporters earlier that he became ill after being assaulted during a fight inside the stadium. But from his hospital bed, he later withdrew this allegation, saying in a video statement that he had just become ill and that local police had given him the appropriate medical attention.
#Kanpur: Bangladeshi cricket fan Tiger Robi claims he was beaten by a group of 15 mob beat him brutally during India vs Bangladesh 2nd test match at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur today.
Robi claims he was being teased by the men for supporting his team and was beaten during… pic.twitter.com/jFFXCqFDgr
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He expressed relief over his recovery and thanked the authorities for their assistance.