18 August,2011 06:56 AM IST | | Imran Gowhar
Accused booked under the Flag Code of Law and National Honor Act for leaving tricolour unattended all day after hoisting it in the morning on Independence Day
The police have booked the local representative of a backward social group in the city for disrespect to the national flag. Subbaraju, president of Dalit Panthers was booked under the Flag Code of Law and National Honor Act.
Deadline: As per rule, the tricolor hoisted in a public place should be
lowered by 6 pm Representation pic
The PSI of Sampigehalli police station, K T Nagaraju discovered the offence during night rounds and had filed a complaint against Subbaraju. The accused hoisted the tricolor at a public place on an Independence Day function, which was attended by other members of his association.
"Shortly after the flag was hoisted, all the members left the venue. As per rule, the tricolor hoisted in a public place should be lowered by 6 pm. However, even after 7.30 pm the tricolor continued to flutter on the flagpole and was left unattended," said Nagaraju.
The cop swung into action and lowered the tricolor with the help of a few passers-by. "We are currently on the lookout for Subbaraju, who has been absconding since," said Nagaraju.
