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The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday saw Men in Blue claiming their dominance over their arch-rivals once again. Hardik Pandya dominated the game with his all-round performance as he picked three wickets and scored 33 off 17 deliveries in the second innings to successfully complete the chase. While the thrilling encounter between two quality sides was a delight to watch for the cricket fans of both side, an Indian fan got into trouble after wearing Pakistan jersey in the stadium.
The 42-year-old Sanyam Jaiswal, resident of Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh travelled all the way from India to UAE just to watch the mega-encounter. As he reached outside the stadium, he looked for Indian jersey but they were sold out due to which he bought Pakistan jersey intending to tease Pakistan fans. But little he knew that his idea to prank Pakistan fans will become a matter of concern for his family.
As pictures of 'an Indian man supporting Pakistan' went viral in his hometown, Sanyam's family started getting death threats and few even highlighted the matter on social media platforms tagging Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and other senior BJP politicians to take prompt action and register an FIR against Sanyam.
However, Sanyam immediately sensed the gravity of the matter and stated his clarification by revealing his side of the story. "I am the supporter of Indian cricket team and was vouching for Men in Blue throughout the match. I travelled from India just to extend my support our boys but by the time I reached the stadium, Indian jersey was sold out. I thought of wearing Pakistan jersey and tease Pakistan cricket fans," he told local media.
The Indian cricket fan also revealed that he was carrying an Indian national flag. "My father is heart patient and he is having tough time since I started getting death threats," added Sanyam. However, SSP (Bareilly) Satyartha Aniruddha Pankaj has claimed that as matter has taken place outside the country, and outside their jurisdiction area, no FIR will lodged in the matter.