Overview
- The player was identified as Furqan Bhat (also reported as Furqan Ul Haq) of Pulwama, and the organiser, identified in reports as Zahid or Sajid Bhat, were questioned at Domana police station.
- Authorities said the step is a preliminary enquiry under BNSS Section 173(3) to verify facts, background and any linkages, with no FIR registered initially.
- The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association distanced itself, stating the J&K Champions League is a privately run, unrecognised event outside its jurisdiction.
- Footage of the helmet circulated widely on social media, prompting reactions that included a BJP MLA’s call for action, while PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti posted in support of Palestine.
- Rival players objected during the match and the batter was sent back, according to the Times of India, while separate reports of a broader ban remain unconfirmed.