Punishment for 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan: MP man made to do 21 salutes, 'Bharat mata ki jai' to get bail; watch video

NEW DELHI: In an unusual ruling by the MP high court , an accused, who was reportedly seen raising slogans of 'Pakistan Zindabad, India Murdabad,' was ordered to salute the national flag and chant "Bharat Mata ki Jai" as part of his bail conditions at a police station in Jabalpur .

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: An accused man, Faizal Nisar alias Faizan salutes the Tiranga and raises Bharat Mata ki Jai slogans at Jabalpur Police Station, as part of his bail conditions. He was purportedly seen shouting the slogan "Pakistan Zindabad India Murdabad" in a video.

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Faizal Nisar , the accused, expressed remorse stating, "Bharat Mata ki Jai. I accept that I made a mistake, I will abide by what the High Court ordered me. A man was shooting a video and thus the reel was made. I agree that I made a mistake, I will never do this again. I also tell others to not make this mistake."

#WATCH | Faizal Nisar says, "'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. I accept that I made a mistake, I will abide by what the High Court ordered me...A man was shooting a video and thus the reel was made...I agree that I made a mistake, I will never do this again. I also tell others to not make… pic.twitter.com/FzyZW6GMWt

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2024

The Madhya Pradesh high court at Jabalpur granted Nisar bail on October 15, 2024. His release required a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and one solvent surety of the same amount.

Additionally, Nisar must report to the Misrod Police Station in Bhopal on the first and fourth Tuesday of every month between 10 AM and 12 noon until the conclusion of his trial. As part of his bail conditions, he must also salute the national flag 21 times and raise the slogan "Bharat Mata ki Jai."

Police Station in-charge Manish Raj Bhadauria confirmed Nisar's compliance with the court orders. "This was the first Tuesday as per the terms laid down for him. The accused came on time, saluted the national flag 21 times, and chanted 'Bharat Mata ki Jai.' I facilitated the fulfillment of the High Court’s conditions. As per the orders, he will continue reporting on the first and last Tuesday of every month between 10 AM and 12 noon until the trial concludes."

#WATCH | Police Station incharge Manish Raj Bhadauria says, "...This was the first Tuesday as per the terms laid down for him. So, the accused came here today on time. As per the condition, he saluted the national flag 21 times and chanted 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'...I facilitated… pic.twitter.com/GF9czKDcIY

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2024

Nisar's adherence to these conditions will be closely monitored until the trial reaches its final outcome.