Jammu, Jan 02: Jammu Police have launched a preliminary enquiry to “ascertain the facts, intent, background of the individual, and any possible linkages” after a video circulating on social media showed a cricketer from Pulwama wearing a helmet bearing a Palestine logo, police officials said on Friday.
Police identified the cricketer as Furqan Ul Haq, son of Tajamul Hussain Bhat, a resident of Tangipuna, Pulwama. He was seen playing cricket at KC Door, Muthi.
Police said the action was taken in view of the sensitivity of the matter and its potential public order implications.
In a statement, police said that a video circulating on social media on Thursday showed a cricket player participating in a match at KC Door, Muthi, while displaying a Palestine logo on his helmet.
“In view of the sensitivity of the matter and its potential public order implications, a 14-day preliminary enquiry under Section 173(3) of the BNSS has been initiated at Police Station Domana to ascertain the facts, intent, background of the individual, and any possible linkages,” the statement said.
