Team India may feel the heat for using the tricolour on helmets during World T20

The Indian national cricket team could find themselves in some trouble over usage of the country’s tricolour on their helmets. Filmmaker and social activist P Ullhas launched a complaint to the Mohali Police yesterday, alerting them about the issue.

He specifically cited the India-Australia game, and stated that “India’s flag wasn’t treated with due respect yesterday.” He said on Twitter, “It is illegal to paste tricolour on helmets. Our national pride is disrespected by that, it is shameful to note that the players are seen spitting on the ground where they also put their helmet (when not in use).”

“Dhoni stopped using the tricolour but others have not. Hence, I took the matter to the cops in Mohali,” he added. Indian skipper, MS Dhoni has stopped using the tri-colour, however, several other members including Virat Kohli still use the flag. Ullhas first registered the complaint to the Home Ministry, before being directed to the closest police station.

This is not the first time Ullhas has been in the news for cricket-related matters. Earlier this month, he had registered a complaint against Amitabh Bachchan for wrongly pronouncing words from India’s national anthem, during the India-Pakistan match.

“I was directed by the Delhi High Court and the Home Ministry to inform the nearest police station where players violate the laws,” said Ullhas, who will come down to Mumbai for the semifinal and will inform Mumbai police about the issue.

He added, “After registering the complaint, the Ministry themselves admitted to the misdemeanour and asked me to lodge a new complaint to the Mohali Police.” However, sources close to Mohali Police have stated they have received any instruction to act on this matter.

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