Muslim Cleric detained in Porbandar for alleged inflammatory remarks on National Flag, Anthem

Muslim Cleric detained in Porbandar for alleged inflammatory remarks on National Flag, Anthem

The Gujarat police on Saturday detained a Muslim cleric in Porbandar for an audio clip circulated on social media where he allegedly disrespected the national flag and the national anthem. The accused Wasid Raza was arrested after a first information report (FIR) was filed against him at Kirtimandir police station based on a complaint filed by Azim Kadri, a resident of Porbandar who runs a restaurant in the city, according to Neelam Goswami, DySP, Porbandar. The accused has been charged with insulting the national flag, making an attempt to prevent…

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