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4w ago

Aligarh Mob Coerces Minor to Desecrate Pakistani Flag, Police Investigate

Three individuals have been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as authorities probe the incident, which has drawn political condemnation and raised concerns about communal tensions.

An FIR was registered late on Monday night at the Banna Devi police station, and three accused, including one unnamed. (File)

Overview

  • A viral video shows a 15-year-old boy in Aligarh being forced by a mob to urinate on a Pakistani flag he had picked up out of curiosity.
  • Police have registered an FIR at Banna Devi station and booked three individuals under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with investigations ongoing.
  • The Samajwadi Party's Aligarh unit condemned the act, calling it an attempt to incite communal discord following the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.
  • A senior police officer assured strict action against those found guilty, emphasizing efforts to prevent further unrest in the region.
  • In a separate incident, police are investigating the vandalism of a fruit juice vendor’s shop in Suwarn Jayanti Nagar, with a second FIR filed against unidentified individuals.