Teen, parents held over India-Pak tie slogans; lawyers question action

In Navi Mumbai, a 14-year-old boy and his parents were apprehended for allegedly raising anti-national slogans during the India vs Pakistan cricket match. Legal experts called the police action hasty, suggesting a notice should have been issued first. The family’s rented scrap shop was also demolished without notice, raising legal concerns. Police and municipal authorities cited various reasons for their actions.