A man, following a court order, visited the Misrod police station in Bhopal and saluted the national flag 21 times under heavy security. He also chanted “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” as part of the proceedings. This act carried out in compliance with a judicial directive. The event took place in a controlled environment to ensure security.
Bhopal: In compliance with a directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Faizal Khan, also known as Faizan, fulfilled a unique bail condition by saluting the national flag and chanting ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ 21 times at a police station on Tuesday.
Khan, who faces charges for allegedly raising anti-national slogans, was granted bail on the condition that, until the trial is concluded, he must visit the police station twice a month. During each visit, he is required to salute the national flag and chant patriotic slogans as part of the court’s order.
On Tuesday morning, Khan arrived at the Misrod police station in Bhopal, where he performed the ritual under heavy security. This court-imposed condition is part of the legal proceedings in the case, ensuring Khan demonstrates his commitment to national symbols while his trial remains ongoing.
Speaking to the media, Faizal Khan acknowledged his mistake, stating,
“I made a mistake and I have realized it. I am an Indian and will respect the national flag and chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’.”
Khan admitted to raising anti-national slogans for a video, not realizing at the time that his actions could land him in jail.
He urged his friends not to engage in such behavior, adding,
“I will never make this mistake again in my life.”
The in-charge of the Misrod police station confirmed that a video of Khan saluting the national flag and chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ has been recorded and will be submitted to the high court. The court has also instructed the Bhopal Police Commissioner to ensure Khan complies with this bail condition.
On October 15, during the hearing of Faizan’s bail application, Justice Dinesh Kumal Paliwal stated,
“Until the trial is underway, the accused (Faizal Khan) must visit the Misrod Police Station in Bhopal on the 1st and 4th Tuesday of each month to salute the national flag at the police station.”
Faizal Khan, from Raisen district, arrested by the Madhya Pradesh Police in May for allegedly shouting anti-national slogans “Pakistan Zindabad, Hindustan Murdabad” in Bhopal.
Khan approached the high court for bail, asserting that he was falsely implicated. However, during the proceedings, his lawyer acknowledged that Khan was indeed seen shouting the slogans. Consequently, the advocate requested bail with stringent conditions.
After considering the arguments, Justice Paliwal remarked that Khan has a notable criminal history, with 13 prior cases against him, and confirmed that “the video shows him shouting the aforementioned slogan.”
He concluded,
“I believe the applicant may be granted bail with conditions that instill a sense of responsibility and pride for the country in which he was born and lives.”
The accused had been charged under Section 153B of the Indian Penal Code, which relates to promoting enmity or prejudice against national unity. Despite being booked for shouting pro-Pakistan slogans, the High Court granted him bail on October 15. The ruling was made on the condition that he would consistently participate in patriotic acts that would help him realize the importance of national loyalty.
The counsel representing the accused maintained that the man had been falsely implicated and had not committed any real offense. However, the defense admitted that a video showed the man shouting pro-Pakistan slogans, which led to his arrest.
Advocate Hakim Khan represented the accused in the bail proceedings, while Advocate CK Mishra appeared on behalf of the State.
This ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court sets a unique precedent by combining legal enforcement with a strong emphasis on instilling a sense of national pride.