Six people have been arrested by J&K Police after a video purportedly showing objectionable slogans being raised by a group of persons in Samba district, following Pakistan’s win over India in the T20 World Cup.
The video triggered widespread protests by various social organisation in Samba district.
The video shows over two dozen people belonging to a particular community celebrating the victory of Pakistan cricket team against India, and raising objectionable slogans on Sunday night.
“Six people have been detained in this regard and investigation is going on, Deputy Commissioner, Samba, Anuradha Gupta said.
SSP Samba Rajesh Sharma said the detained people are being questioned regarding the incident. More people may be called for questioning, he said.
Earlier it was reported that medical students in Kashmir’s SKIMS Soura and Government Medical College (GMC) in have been booked under UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) for cheering and celebrating Pakistan’s 10 wicket win over India in the T20 World Cup.
