India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in final to lift ICC T20 World Cup 2026 trophy
Hardik Pandya celebrated victory with teammates, girlfriend Mahieka Sharma at ground
Advocate seeks registration of FIR against Pandya for allegedly insulting national flag
FIR Against Hardik Pandya? Advocate Files Complaint For 'Insulting' Flag During T20 World Cup Celebration
Advocate Wajid Khan stated in his application that Hardik Pandya wrapped the tri-colour around his body and indulged in obscene behaviour on the ground while celebrating India's T20 World Cup 2026 final win against New Zealand
Summary
An advocate has lodged a complaint with Pune Police seeking registration of an FIR against cricketer Hardik Pandya for allegedly insulting the national flag during the T20 World Cup victory celebrations at a stadium in Ahmedabad.
A Shivaji Nagar police station officer confirmed on Wednesday that the complaint application was submitted by advocate Wajid Khan, without elaborating.
Khan stated in his application that Pandya wrapped the tri-colour around his body and indulged in obscene behaviour on the ground while celebrating India's win against New Zealand on Sunday.
"The act constitutes an offence under the relevant law, and legal action should be taken. It is the duty of every citizen to respect the dignity of the national flag," the complaint application stated.
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