Image Source: Screengrab from Reporter TV video
In a recent incident at Kumbakonam railway station in Tamil Nadu, an unidentified person, verbally attacked a traveller (vlogger) from Kerala who was proudly holding the national flag. Shockingly, the assailant not only forcefully took the flag away but also heartlessly tossed it into a nearby dustbin. Upon seeing this, the vlogger confronted the assailant who was showered with abuses by him. As the man attempted to forcibly take the flag from the vlogger’s hand, a struggle ensued, during which the traveller resisted and shouted “Bharat Matha ki jai”.
The unidentified man again started to abuse “F*** your mom, keep that there” and gripped his hand firmly and snatched it. The distressed traveller sought assistance from the ticket counter who directed him to the police. As he walked towards the police station, a couple of police persons who were patrolling the area came to his assistance. The vlogger explained the situation to them saying, “I am travelling all over India and was shooting video with another man in the mean time he (the unidentified man) snatched the nation flag and throw-ed it into the waste box. I have filmed the entire incident and have proof of it”.
These people are a disgrace to the Nation . Incident happened in Tamilnadu , where an unknown men blue cap guy snatched the Indian flag from a traveller (belongs to Kerala ) and threw it in the dustbin , RPF had to intervene and get some slaps from them . #Bharat#TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/hf9TUCuYx7
— Proindianofficial 🕉️ (@Proindianofficl) January 1, 2024
Appalled by the revelation, the female police head constable rebuked the assailant stating “Is it not national flag, get out from here.. What do you think you are doing?.. Even if he slapped in you with a slipper, you deserve it, what have you done to national flag! Don’t you know to respect national flag?”
Netizens hailed the lady constable who swiftly took action against the person who threw the flag into the dustbin.
Great Job by the police.
— Priya Manohar (@PriyaManohar19) January 2, 2024
Nation first.
If anyone can't respect the Nation they live in, they mist have the guts to leave the country.
In so many Hollywood movies, there r houses that have the National Flag flying.. we too must encourage n infact make it mandatory.
Police akka gave Semma treatment to the rascal. https://t.co/AuUxoOyV8x
— Sniper (@avarakai) January 2, 2024
This incident follows a recent controversy at Chepauk stadium during a World Cup match where fans were prohibited from carrying tricolour flags. It was reported that some police officials confiscated Indian flags and callously discarded them in a dustbin, sparking public anger. Later the same official retrieved the flags kept inside the car from further fueling discontent.
Tamil Nadu, known for its rich cultural history and significant contributions to India’s freedom struggle, bears the distinction of being the birthplace of the first national flag, woven in Gudiyatham, Vellore district. This incident raises questions about the need for increased awareness and respect for our national symbols, urging society to reflect on the values they represent.
(With inputs from News Nine)
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