DODA, Feb. 10 -- Doda Police have taken cognizance of an incident involving the dishonouring of the Indian National Flag, which came to light after a video went viral on social media platforms. In the video, a person namely Farooq Ahmed S/o Mohd Ramzan Banday R/o Nagri, Doda, was allegedly seen cleaning the window glass of his house using the Indian National Flag.
The said act prima facie amounts to an offence under Section 2 of the Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act, 1971, which strictly prohibits any act that disrespects the dignity of the National Flag.
Taking serious note of the matter and on the directions of SSP Doda Case FIR No. 30/2026 has been registered at Police Station Doda, the alleged accused has been detained and f...