Investigation launched into viral Indian flag disrespect incident in Tamil Nadu (WATCH)

In a disturbing incident from Tamil Nadu captured in a viral video, an individual, depicted wearing a cap in the footage, is seen snatching an Indian flag from a traveler and discarding it into a nearby garbage bin. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police swiftly responded to the viral clip, initiating an immediate investigation into the matter.

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This episode comes in the wake of a similar controversy in October 2023, during the Pakistan versus Afghanistan World Cup match at Chennai's MA Chidambaram stadium. At that time, a police official from Greater Chennai police prevented cricket fans from carrying the Indian flag into the stadium, sparking public outrage.

The video in question portrays a sub-inspector attached to the Greater Chennai police, seizing two Indian flags from fans at the stadium's entrance and discarding them into a trash bin. Following objections, the officer retrieved the flags from the bin and placed them in a police van.

The incident triggered a political outcry, with BJP state chief K Annamalai condemning the DMK government for the incident and demanding action against the officer involved. Annamalai alleged that such actions by the ruling party suggested a reluctance towards integrating Tamil Nadu with the nation.

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• Greater Chennai
• Greater Chennai police
• Indian flag
• Tamil Nadu
• Viral video
• Controversy