Nuh, Apr 1 (PTI) Police have registered a case against a resident of Ghasera village and some others for allegedly insulting the national flag.

On Monday, a group carrying Palestinian flags took out a procession in the village before offering Eid prayers. One of them, identified as Sakir, allegedly waved the Indian tricolour without the 'Ashok Chakra', police said.

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Holding placards, the group appealed to pray for peace and harmony in Palestine, police said.

They said an FIR was registered at the Nuh Sadar police station following a complaint filed by a police constable.

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"Sakir, a resident of Ghasera village waved the tricolour without the Ashoka Chakra and there were many others with him. They insulted the national flag," the complaint said.

A purported video of the incident has surfaced online.

A senior police officer said they are investigating the matter and the accused will be arrested soon.

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