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Man Booked After Allegedly Displaying Palestinian Flag During Eid Procession
A man was accused of showing a Palestinian flag during an Eid Milad procession in Ankola.
The procession was taking place on Wednesday.
Police saw the flag near Keni Cross.
An inspector and community leaders took it away.
No fight or other disturbance was reported.
The procession continued and ended peacefully.
Police then filed a case against the man.
He was taken into custody while the investigation continues.
A 29-year-old man was booked for allegedly displaying a Palestinian flag during an Eid Milad procession in Ankola.
The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. near Keni Cross on Bandi Bazaar Road.
Police identified the man as Mohammed Raza Sheikh, a resident of Krishnapura in Ankola.
Inspector Chandrashekhar Mathapati removed the flag with help from community leaders, and the procession continued peacefully.
Ankola police registered a suo motu complaint under Section 196(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and an investigation is underway.
- Who
- Ankola police booked Mohammed Raza Sheikh, 29, after the alleged flag display.
- What
- He was accused of displaying a Palestinian flag during an Eid Milad procession.
- Where
- Near Keni Cross on Bandi Bazaar Road in Ankola.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday at about 11:30 a.m.
- Why
- Police registered a case under Section 196(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following the alleged display; the article does not state the man's motive.
Key facts
- Accused
- Mohammed Raza Sheikh, 29
- Location
- Keni Cross, Bandi Bazaar Road, Ankola
- Event
- Eid Milad procession
- Approximate time
- 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday
- Police action
- The flag was removed with help from community leaders
- Legal provision
- Section 196(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Current status
- The accused was taken into custody and an investigation is underway
Sources
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