A Pakistani Virat kohli’s fan who was arrested for waving the flag of India on his rooftop in Punjab was denied bail on Friday.
Umar Daraz, 22, was jailed on January 26 for celebrating with India’s tricolour after batting star Kohli’s 90 not out led his team to victory over Australia in a Twenty20 match in Adelaide.
Regional Police officer Faisal Rana said Daraz was charged under Pakistan’s penal code with acting against Pakistan’s sovereignty. He could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine.
Rana said, “Daraz initially told us that he is a true Pakistani but likes (Indian) Kohli and never knew that was a crime”.
Rana also accused Daraz of having large posters of Kohli pasted on the walls of his home.
