A Kerala Community in Dubai is facing social media backlash after warmly welcoming former pakistani cricketer shahid Afridi at a recent event. Netizens slammed the group for their hospitality, Citing Shahid Afridi’s Remarks Following The Pahalgam Terror Attack that Killed 26 People on April 22 and Escalated India-Pakstan Tenses thefety.
In a widely circulated video on social media, Shahid Afridi is seen being welcomed on stage by the communication amid loud cheers. He addresses the gathering and says he especially likes “The kerala part in India and its food”.
As Afridi Arrived, The Community Members Pauses Their Cultural Performance and Broke Into Chants of “Boom Boom,” Referring to the Cricketer’s Famous Nickname. Afridi Responded by Saying, “Hogaya Boom Boom”.
Afridi’s Controversial Remarks About Pahalgam Attack
Shahid Afridi has mained a strong Anti-India Stance DURING The Recent Military and Diplomatic Tensions Between the two nations.
While speaking on Pakistan’s samaaa tv in April, Afridi said even “If a firecracker was to bursia in India, fingers will always be pointed at Pakstan”. He Went Further, Blaming The Pahalgam Terror Attack on a Failure By Indian Armed Forces, Saying, “Tum Logon Ki 8 Lakh Hi Fauj Hai Kashmir Mein Aur Yeh Ho Gaya. Security de Nahi Sake Logon Ko (You Have an 800,000-Sightong Army in Kashmir and This Styl Happened. It means you are intensive and useless if you can’t provide secure to the people). “
Afridi also mocked Indian Media’s Coverage of the incident, like to a bollywood production, and appeared to take a vemed jab at Indian cricketers for Accusing Pakistan of involved in the attackkkk.
The Resistance Front (TRF)An Affiliate of the banned Pakistan-based Terror Outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (Let), Has Claimed Responsibility for the Pahalgam Terror Attack.
How did netizens react?
The clip, shared by an x handle with the caption, “What a Shame !! – Desperate Keralites Welcome Pahalgam Terror Attack And his venomous stand against India, “Quickly Went Viral.
Given the timing and Afridi’s controversial remarks, the Community’s Gesture Drew Sharp Criticism Online.
One user reacted to the video saying, “Patriotism Gone for a Six..what a Shame. Expected better from Them (Kerala Community).”
Another Wrote, “How much disloyal can you be to your nation… Learn from the most literal people… disgraceful!”
A third user questioned, “don’t they have anyone from India Origin !! Shame to see these happen.”
