Scribe booked for alleged disrespect to national anthem

The reporter was found ‘sitting carelessly,’ and when questioned by senior officials he reportedly told them that he was not interested in standing up, the complaint said.

Wellington police had held preliminary inquiry with other media persons present at the function and is likely to summon 13 of them, to record their statement in a day or two, police said. The College was also checking the invitees list, as there were three persons in excess than invited. The security persons are also being interrogated for the lapse for sending them in without valid entry pass, college sources said.

Meanwhile, efforts to contact the reporter failed, as his mobile number was not reachable.