The Durand Cup derby match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Tremendous Large, scheduled to happen on the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Sunday was cancelled because of the prevailing unrest within the metropolis, in accordance with numerous experiences.
“The match between Mohun Bagan Tremendous Large and Emami East Bengal FC has been cancelled. All on-line and offline tickets can be refunded,” the organizers posted on X.
The choice was taken following a gathering between the Kolkata Police officers and organisers of the event. “Each the groups can be awarded some extent every, whereas the followers will get full refund for the tickets they purchased,” an official advised PTI.
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It is usually learnt that every one the Durand Cup matches slated in Kolkata might be shifted to Jamshedpur. An official communication is awaited.
There was widespread protests within the metropolis following the alleged rape and homicide of a postgraduate trainee physician on the RG Kar Medical School and Hospital within the metropolis on August 9.
On Saturday, the Indian Medical Affiliation known as for a 24-hour nationwide strike to protest the rape and homicide of their colleague.
The 2 Kolkata rivals have met one another 23 instances within the Durand Cup with East Bengal popping out with the win 9 instances whereas Mohun Bagan have received 8 instances.
Current historical past, in the meantime, is within the favour of the Mariners with the Inexperienced and Maroon brigade having defeated the Yellow and Gold crew in final yr’s ultimate which helped them win the trophy for a file seventeenth time, probably the most by any crew ever.
(With company inputs)