Police arrest Muslim men in India for displaying Palestine flag during Mawlid celebrations

Police in India have taken into custody a group of Muslim men who displayed the Palestinian flag while celebrating Mawlid, the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The arrests were made after authorities received complaints that the flag display could incite public disorder.

According to the police statement, the men were identified during a public gathering and were detained under existing provisions that prohibit actions deemed likely to disturb communal harmony. The detainees have been placed in police custody while investigations continue.

The incident has drawn attention to the sensitivity surrounding political symbols displayed during religious events. Officials have emphasized that any display perceived as political propaganda, especially in a charged environment, will be dealt with according to law.

No further details on the number of arrests or the exact location have been released, and the men have not been charged with any specific offence beyond the preliminary public order concerns.