Latest News | FIR Lodged After 'objectionable Flag' Sparks Outrage in UP's Budaun

Badaun (UP), Sep 14 (PTI) A case was lodged against unidentified persons for allegedly hoisting an objectionable flag on a mobile tower in this Uttar Pradesh district, police said on Saturday.

The alleged incident sparked outrage among locals who claimed the flag was hoisted by people belonging to a particular community.

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Personnel from Faizganj Behta police station later defused the situation. Sub-District Magistrate Rashi Krishna and Tehsildar Vijay Shukla also visited the spot and removed the flag.

Hindu organisations submitted a complaint, demanding strict action against the perpetrators.

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Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Krishnakant Saroj said a case was registered on the basis of the complaint. The culprits will be apprehended soon.

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