Silchar: A group of youths in Silchar spotted a design resembling the Bangladeshi flag on the back of an electric auto near Goldighi Mall, sparks controversy in Silchar.
They confronted the auto driver, questioning his citizenship and the reason for displaying a foreign flag.
The auto driver, Faizur Rahman Mazumdar, identified himself as a resident of Pachghori, Meherpur. He claimed that he had rented out the vehicle a week ago and was unaware of the design.
However, the group was not satisfied with his response and handed him over to the police along with the vehicle.
Bangladesh Flag Sparks Controversy in Silchar
A video of the confrontation quickly went viral, drawing a large crowd at the spot. The incident took a political turn when Bajrang Dal filed a complaint at Silchar Sadar Police Station.
The group alleged a possible conspiracy to create unrest, citing recent anti-India activities in Bangladesh. They also questioned the driver’s choice of design and Bangladesh flag sparks controversy in Silchar
Cachar Police have launched an investigation to determine whether the design was intentional or a coincidence.
Officials are also probing the role of the vehicle owner to understand how the flag-like design appeared on the auto.
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