Man Detained in Doda for Allegedly Disrespecting National Flag

Doda, February 10:Police in Doda have registered a case and detained a man for allegedly disrespecting the Indian national flag after a video of the incident went viral on social media, officials said on Tuesday.
According to officials, the video shows a man identified as Farooq Ahmed, a resident of the Nagri area of Doda, allegedly using the national flag to clean the window glass of his house.
Police stated that the act prima facie attracts provisions under the Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act, 1971.
On the directions of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Doda, an FIR (No. 30/2026) has been registered at Police Station Doda, and the accused has been detained for questioning.
Further investigation in the matter is underway, and appropriate legal action will be taken as per law, officials added.
Meanwhile, police have appealed to the public to uphold the dignity of national symbols and to immediately report any such incidents to the authorities.