J&K police question cricketer after 'Palestine Flag' appears on helmet in local tournament
The cricketer, Furqan-ul-Haq, has been called by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for wearing a helmet with a Palestine flag during a local tournament. The video of the incident went viral on social media. The police have also called the tournament organiser for questioning. Read the complete news here.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have started a preliminary investigation into an incident where a cricketer wore a helmet with a Palestine flag during a local tournament near Jammu. Videos of the player were widely shared on social media, and the police later called him for questioning.
The police said the video shows cricketer Furqan Ul Haq playing at KC Door in Muthi with a Palestine logo on his helmet. Due to the sensitive nature of the matter and possible public order issues, a 14-day preliminary inquiry under Section 173(3) of BNSS has been launched at Domana police station to check the facts, intent, and background.
Furqan, who is from South Kashmir, was playing in the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League and represented JK11 against Jammu Trailblazers. The tournament organiser, Sajit Bhat, was also questioned by the police.
Incident During J&K Champions League Match
The incident happened on Wednesday during a match between JK11 Kings and Jammu Trailblazers in the ongoing J&K Champions League. Cricketer Furqan was seen wearing a helmet with a Palestine flag, after which the matter was reported to the police.
Police Say Probe Limited to Questioning
Officials said the tournament is privately organised and is not linked to any national or international cricket body. The police clarified that no action has been taken so far, and the process is limited to questioning. They are also checking whether proper permission was taken and if any tournament rules were broken.
A senior officer said the police are verifying the facts and will decide the next steps after the questioning is complete and the intent is clear. Authorities have also asked people not to speculate until the inquiry ends.
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JKCA Stays Away From the Matter
The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) said it has no connection with the tournament and that the issue is outside its control. JKCA official Brigadier Anil Gupta said the event is privately organised and is being handled by the local police.
Meanwhile, BJP MLA R.S. Pathania has asked for a detailed investigation. He said the incident appears to be an attempt to misuse a cricket ground for promoting an agenda and goes against India’s stand.
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