New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Police summoned Furqan Bhat, a local cricketer, for donning a Palestinian flag-marked helmet during a local match on Wednesday. The local cricketer set off a political controversy following the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League tournament match between JK11 Kings and Jammu Trailblazers.

The state police said in an official statement, "One cricket player and organiser of the tournament have been called for questioning by J&K Police regarding the use of the Palestine flag on his helmet during a cricket match at a private tournament in Jammu," India Today reported.

Videos of Furqan Bhat, who was batting in the middle order, wearing the Palestinian flag, quickly went viral on social media. It drew...