A peacock that died after getting electrocuted was given homage by honouring it with a national flag and a salute.
The peacock was found dead in Singanalllur SIHS colony road in front of a transformer. The people in the neighbourhood informed the police who had come and recovered the body of the dead peacock.
The police saluted the bird and wrapped her in tricolour and was later handed it over to the Madukkarai Forest Department.
What does the flag code say?
According to Section 5 of the Flag Code, the National Flag of India cannot be used as drapery in any form whatsoever except in the funeral of State/Military/Central Paramilitary force personnel. However, in this case, it seems like the police have done it in good faith.