15 viewers were taken into custody during the football tournament on Tuesday (September 30) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Because these people did not allegedly stood during the national anthem. However, his families have blamed the band’s slow and vague performance for the incident. He says that due to the slow voice, he did not know about the national anthem, so he did not stand,
Actually, the police martyr football tournament was organized in Srinagar. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also reached Synthetic Turf football ground at TRC. According to the protocol, the national anthem was played by the live band during the ceremony.
Action on not standing during national anthem
According to sources, the officials of Kothibagh police station took 15 people sitting in the gallery in custody when they did not stand during the national anthem. It is alleged that these people were sitting when the national anthem was going on. Sources said that these people have been detained for not following the protocol. He further informed that investigation is going on to find out the real circumstances of the incident.
Family members gave cleanliness
Giving clarification, the family members of those who have been detained said that this incident was not deliberately disrespect, but a misunderstanding. A parent said, ‘A band was playing the national anthem and the voice was very slow and unclear from where they were sitting. He did not listen to the beginning of the national anthem and hence could not stand on time. This was a real mistake, not intentionally disrespect ‘.
Strict protocols are applied to play the national anthem in public programs and it is considered to be the fundamental duty of citizens to stand up and express respect. The National Honor Prevention Act, 1971, the national anthem and the Indian flag are deliberately related to disrespect.
Manoj Sinha addressed the ceremony
Here Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said at the closing ceremony of the 20th Jammu and Kashmir Police Shaheed Memorial Football Tournament that people who speak the language of separatists and terrorists, they insult the sacrifice of our martyrs and hurt their souls, strict action will be taken against such people according to the law of the country. “
Addressed the closing ceremony of 20th j & k police martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament at Srinagar. Emphasized on Selfless Service & Supreme Sacrifice of J & K Police Brave Hearts & Their Crucial Role in Security, Stability & Safe Environment for Progress & Properity of J & K. pic.twitter.com/oqdux62kz5
– Office of LG J&K (@Officeoflgjandk) September 30, 2025
‘Those who insult the country will not be spared’
He said that the land of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is soaked by the blood and sacrifice of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and Central Armed Police Force personnel who were martyred for the integrity of the country and if someone insults the sovereignty of India and the memories of the police martyrs, it will not be spared. The Lieutenant Governor saluted the selfless service and supreme sacrifice of the brave soldiers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police as well as appreciated their important role in security, stability and safe environment for the progress and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir.
‘Symbol of tradition of Jammu and Kashmir sacrifice’
He said that Jammu and Kashmir is a symbol of the tradition of sacrifice of our brave warriors of Army, Police and CAPF, so preserving the memories of the martyrs is not only the responsibility of the forces but of the entire public. He said that our brave soldiers sacrificed their lives to realize the dreams of the society. Peace, progress and prosperity have been possible only with their supreme sacrifice. He said that society can never repay the loan of immense sacrifice of soldiers for the country, but they must respect our heroes and their families.
Lieutenant Governor handed over the trophy to the winning team
During this time, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with the players and presented the trophy and cash prizes to the winners and other top performing teams and players who excelled in the tournament. In the final, J&K Bank defeated Kashmir Avengers Football Club and became the winner of the 20th J&K Police Shaheed Memorial Football Tournament.
The closing ceremony was attended by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Special Director General Coordination Police Headquarters SJM Gilani, ADGP Sashastra Anand Jain, senior officers of the police and civil administration, members of the football association and clubs, major sports celebrities and a large number of youths.
