Youth held for removing Israeli flag near Secretariat; sparks political row
Hyderabad, May 17 -- A youth was arrested by Hyderabad Police on Saturday after he pulled down the Israeli flag displayed near the Telangana Secretariat as part of the Miss World event, triggering widespread political reactions and a social media storm. The youth, identified as Zakir, recorded and uploaded a video of himself removing the flag, which quickly went viral. The act sparked sharp divisions online and drew attention across the State. The flags of various countries had been hoisted outside the Secretariat to promote international unity and cultural diversity for the Miss World pageant. Zakir specifically targeted the Israeli flag, citing it as a protest gesture. Public opinion was split. Several people, particularly on social media...
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