Hyderabad: A case was registered against one Ahmed, of Baom Akhada for disrespecting the National Anthem during Independence Day celebrations held on Wednesday.
The case was booked after a video went viral on social media. In the video, a few people can be seen walking while children sang the National Anthem to welcome them.
The police who came across the video registered a suo motu complaint against one Ahmed, who organised the programme.
“The man had organised a flag hoisting programme in the Salala Barkas area, where some wrestlers who practice at the Akhada invited their seniors to participate in the programme. They welcomed the seniors with the National Anthem prior to hoisting the national flag,” said Assistant Commissioner of Police, Falaknuma, Syed Fayaz.
The police served a notice under Section 41 of CrPC against Ahmed and the case is being investigated.
To a question if any action could be taken against those who disrespected the National Anthem, the police said that they will know only after investigation if the people had prior knowledge of the National Anthem being played.
