A local cricket match in Jammu suddenly came into limelight when a Palestinian flag was seen during the game, following which Jammu and Kashmir Police took swift action.
Display of Palestinian flag at Jammu cricket match triggers police investigation
A private cricket tournament in Jammu has turned into a major controversy and a police investigation has been initiated after a player displayed a Palestinian flag on the field, which has now taken social media by storm.
This shocking incident has come to light at a time when similar cases have been reported in other parts of the country. Earlier in July 2025, four youths were arrested in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh for wearing T-shirts with Palestinian flags during the Tajiya procession.
In the same month, another person was arrested for waving the Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Agra. These incidents raise serious questions on the intentions behind this act.
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Incident in Jammu and Kashmir Champions League match
The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 31, during a match between JK11 Kings and Jammu Trailblazers, which was part of the privately run J&K Champions League. Batsman Furkan Bhat was seen wearing a helmet with the Palestine flag on the front.
Onlookers shared footage of the moment on social media, which eventually caught the attention of authorities, leading the police to step in for a proper investigation.
#Watch Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu and Kashmir Police has summoned a cricket player and tournament organizer for questioning in connection with the use of Palestine flag on his helmet during a cricket match at a private tournament in Jammu.
View outside Domana Police Station… pic.twitter.com/CdU9z8ZXnz
– ANI (@ANI) 1 January 2026
Jammu Police starts investigation, interrogates those involved
Acting swiftly on the viral clip, Jammu and Kashmir Police summoned both the cricketer involved, Furkan Bhatt, and the tournament organizers for detailed questioning.
Officials say the investigation is aimed at uncovering the intention behind the display – whether it was a personal symbolic act, a prank, or a deliberate provocation – and whether any permission was taken before displaying it.
“A cricket player and tournament organizer have been summoned for questioning by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in connection with the use of the Palestine flag on their helmet during a cricket match at a private tournament in Jammu,” the police said in an official statement, quoted by India Today.
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Tournament organizers are under investigation
As part of the investigation, police are investigating whether J&K Champions League rules were violated and whether the act was deliberate or symbolic in nature. They are also investigating whether the organizers had followed proper guidelines for organizing the cricket event.
Officials have confirmed that the tournament is a privately organized local league and is not linked to any national or international cricket board.
Legal implications: Will an FIR be filed?
Police have confirmed that no legal action has been taken against anyone at this time, as the process is still in the interrogation and fact verification phase. Any further steps will be decided only after a complete review of the situation and all relevant details.
“Police are verifying the facts and investigating the matter,” a senior officer said.
