Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Two Arrested for Burning Saffron Flags in MP
In Betul, Madhya Pradesh, two people were arrested for taking down and burning saffron flags that were put up for a Hindu conference.
The flags were installed as part of the preparations for the conference, which is scheduled for January 18.
The incident happened late Friday night, and the police found out about it early Saturday morning when RSS workers noticed the flags were missing.
The police looked at CCTV footage and found the two people who did it.
They were arrested and charged with hurting religious feelings and causing trouble between different groups.
The area was secured to keep the peace.
Two persons, Taufeeq and Musharraf, were arrested for burning saffron flags in Betul, Madhya Pradesh.
The flags were installed for a Hindu conference scheduled for January 18, part of the RSS's centenary celebrations.
The incident sparked tension, leading to a protest by right-wing activists and heavy security deployment.
Police used CCTV footage to identify and arrest the accused.
The accused were charged under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly hurting religious sentiments and spreading communal disharmony.
- Who
- Two persons identified as Taufeeq and Musharraf
- What
- Burning of saffron flags installed for a Hindu conference
- When
- Late Friday night and early Saturday morning
- Where
- Lohiya town of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Allegedly to hurt religious sentiments and spread communal disharmony
- Location
- Betul, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- January 18
- Accused
- Taufeeq and Musharraf
- Charges
- Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Organizing Committee Member
- Romit Uike
