India, March 12 -- A complaint has been filed against Hardik Pandya alleging disrespect to the Indian national flag during celebrations following India's victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The complaint was lodged in Pune by advocate Wajid Khan at the Shivaji Nagar Police Station.

According to the complainant, the incident took place during the post-match celebrations at Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8 after India secured the T20 World Cup title. Khan has alleged that the Indian all-rounder was seen celebrating while draped in the tricolour and later lying down with his girlfriend while the flag remained wrapped around him.

Khan claimed that such an act amounts to disrespect toward the national flag and violates provisions related...