Private security guard held for Pakistan flag on Whatsapp status

A 25-year-old security guard at a mango orchard in Haridwar's Pathri area was arrested after he allegedly uploaded the Pakistani flag on his WhatsApp status, police said on Monday. According to a complaint lodged by a local resident, the accused also made disrespectful remarks about India, reports MS Nawaz. The man was subsequently charged under BNS sections 152 (acts that endanger sovereignty, unity and integrity of India), 196 (promoting enmity between different groups) and 299 (malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings). Officials of local intelligence unit interrogated him to "ascertain his motive". Pathri SHO Manoj Nautiyal said, "A resident of Bahadarpur Jat village filed a complaint against the accused. He was arrested soon after, and his mobile was seized and sent for forensic examination. His family background and other details are being checked."