Two Arrested for Displaying Palestinian Flags on Independence Day

Two men were arrested in India for displaying Palestinian flags on Independence Day, August 15. In Meerut, a local resident named Rashid alias Munna was taken into custody for waving the flag during a 'Tiranga Rally,' leading to charges under Section 197(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for actions prejudicial to national integration. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, Haneef Khan was arrested for hoisting the Palestinian flag outside his tailoring shop, which was deemed an insult to the national flag, resulting in charges under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act. Both incidents sparked outrage among local Hindu leaders, prompting police action. The arrests highlight ongoing tensions surrounding national symbols and political expressions in India.