Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Imam Booked for Allegedly Hoisting Islamic Flag Higher
In Uttar Pradesh, India, an Imam has been accused of putting up an Islamic flag higher than the Indian flag at a mosque.
A police officer saw the flag and said it disrespected the national flag.
The Imam was charged under a law about protecting national symbols.
The police removed the flag immediately after the incident.
The imam is 37 years old.
An Imam was booked for allegedly hoisting an Islamic flag higher than the tricolour.
The incident took place in Muratganj town, UP.
A police officer reported the incident.
The Islamic flag was removed immediately.
A case has been registered against Imam Imtiaz Ahmed.
- Who
- Imam Imtiaz Ahmed
- What
- Allegedly hoisted an Islamic flag higher than the Indian tricolour.
- When
- August 31
- Where
- Muratganj town, Kaushambi, UP
- Why
- Diminishing the dignity of the national flag.
- Location
- Muratganj town, Kaushambi, UP
- Incident
- Islamic flag hoisted higher than the tricolour
- Individual Charged
- Imam Imtiaz Ahmed
- Date of Incident
- August 31
- Charges
- Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
