People were celebrating as my business burned down: Indian entrepreneur in Belfast
An Indian-origin entrepreneur in Belfast had his supermarket destroyed by arson in what he describes as a racist hate crime. The business owner, who had no insurance, reported that locals celebrated the destruction of the building.
Why it matters
The incident reflects rising concerns regarding xenophobia and hate crimes targeting immigrant business owners in parts of the UK.
People were celebrating as my business burned down: Indian entrepreneur in Belfast says he didn t expect this much hatred - The Times of India
The article quotes the victim's perspective while confirming the police classification of the event as arson.
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