A group of youths in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) were arrested after a clip went viral on social media which showed them playing a cricket match wearing Pakistan cricket kit, during Narendra Modi visit to IoK.
The video went viral when, Kashmir Media Service (KMS) uploaded it along the news report on its official website.
The deputy inspector general of police for Central Kashmir Ghulam Hassan Bhat, said the cricketers had been detained for questioning. “The boys are in the police station,†Dawn News quoted.
The security was beefed as resident gathered near the police station, demanding immediate release of the players from Kalmul area of the occupied Kashmir’s Ganderbal region.
The video clip shows a scenic location surrounded by mountains, which the portal identified as Wayil playground in Ganderbal.
As per reports, the players that wore the Pakistani kit belong to the Baba Darya Ud Din team – named after the popular saint whose shrine is situated in Ganderbal, whereas, their opponents donned white.
It was previously learnt, prior to the start of the match, the commentator announced through loudspeakers that Pakistani national anthem would be played before the match as a 'mark of respect'.
“We wanted our team to look different and also wanted to show fellow Kashmiris that we haven’t forgotten Kashmir issue, so we found this particular theme as most appropriate and catchy,†quoted InUth.
 The match was played on April 2, the day Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the region.
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