J & K Police Order Probe After Cricketer Wears Palestinian Flag Helmet

2026-01-02 03:06:56

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Jammu- The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday ordered a preliminary enquiry after a cricketer from south Kashmir wore a helmet with the Palestinian flag during a private cricket tournament match in Jammu, a police spokesperson said.

A video and photos of the cricketer, Furqan Ul Haq, were circulated online after he was seen displaying the flag on his helmet during the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League here on Thursday.

“Yesterday, a video circulating on social media showed a cricket player, Furqan Ul Haq, resident of Tangipuna, Pulwama, playing cricket at K C Door in Muthi, while displaying a Palestine logo on his helmet,” the spokesperson said.

He said that in view of the“sensitivity of the matter and its potential public order implications”, a 14-day preliminary enquiry under Section 173(3) of the BNSS has been initiated at the Domana police station to ascertain the facts, intent and background of the individual and“any possible linkages”.

The tournament started on December 29 in Jammu.

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