Post-match violence marred an otherwise dramatic 1-1 draw between Jamshedpur FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur, raising fresh concerns over fan safety in the Indian Super League.
A 28-year-old Mohun Bagan supporter, identified as Rajiv Roy from Howrah, as per the Bengali news outlet Sangbad Pratidin, was allegedly attacked outside the stadium following the game.
According to the reported eyewitness accounts, Roy and his friend Shubhmoy Jana were confronted by a group of 8-10 individuals after the final whistle. The situation escalated quickly, with abuses hurled before a brick struck Roy on the head from behind.
Roy recounted the ordeal, stating that the duo had travelled to attend their first away match. “We came to watch the away match for the first time. After the match, 8-10 people attacked us outside the stadium. They abused us in foul language. A brick came from behind and hit us on the head,” he said.
The impact left him with a serious head injury requiring 10 stitches. He was immediately taken to Tata Hospital, where scans were conducted, and he remains under medical observation. His condition is currently stable.
Members of Mohun Bagan’s management, including secretary Srinjoy Bose and president Debashis Dutta, checked on the injured supporter. Executive committee member Anupam Sahu also rushed to the spot after receiving news of the incident, ensuring Roy received prompt medical attention.
The violence overshadowed what had been a fiercely contested encounter on the pitch. Mohun Bagan had taken the lead in the 15th minute through a stunning long-range effort from Liston Colaco, against the run of play. Jamshedpur FC responded with intent but struggled to break down a disciplined defence for much of the game.
However, the hosts found a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time, as substitute Ritwik Das headed home in the 95th minute from a Raphal Messi Bouli cross, salvaging a point and keeping both teams level on 14 points after seven matches.
While the result dented Mohun Bagan’s title hopes, the spotlight has firmly shifted to fan safety, with renewed calls for stricter security and accountability following the disturbing incident.
