FIR over draping Geelani’s body in Pakistan flag

Police has registered an FIR against the draping of the body of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani in a Pakistani flag after his death Wednesday, officials said.

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Published:5th Sep, 2021 at 6:53 AM

Srinagar

A general FIR has been registered by the Budgam police but no arrest made so far, they said Saturday. The body of the separatist leader, who died Wednesday night at his Hyderpora residence after prolonged illness, was draped in a flag of the neighbouring country before it was buried at a graveyard in a nearby mosque.

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FIR over draping Geelani’s body in Pakistan flag

Police has registered an FIR against the draping of the body of hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani in a Pakistani flag after his death Wednesday, officials said.

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