<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that sedition law will be invoked against those celebrating Pakistan's victory against India in the recent T-20 World Cup match.</p>.<p>So far, five people have been taken into custody in the state for allegedly using indecent words against the Indian cricket team, according to police.</p>.<p>"Those celebrating Pakistan's victory will face sedition," a tweet posted on the official handle of Adityanath's office said.</p>.<p>A man from Budaun was arrested in a sedition case on Wednesday, Senior Superintendent of Police OP Singh said.</p>.<p>Niaz had posted the picture of Pakistani flag and wrote objectionable comments in support of Pakistan on Facebook after the match, according to a complaint filed against him by Punit Shakya of Hindu Jagran Manch.</p>.<p>The SSP said Niaz posted a picture of Pakistan's flag on his Facebook account and captioned, "I love you Pakistan, I miss you Pakistan, Jeet Mubarak Pakistan".</p>.<p>Niaz was booked for sedition and under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act on Tuesday and sent to jail on Wednesday, the officer said.</p>.<p>Pakistan on Sunday had drubbed India by 10 wickets in a Super 12 game for their first win in 13 attempts over their arch-rivals India in a World Cup match. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that sedition law will be invoked against those celebrating Pakistan's victory against India in the recent T-20 World Cup match.</p>.<p>So far, five people have been taken into custody in the state for allegedly using indecent words against the Indian cricket team, according to police.</p>.<p>"Those celebrating Pakistan's victory will face sedition," a tweet posted on the official handle of Adityanath's office said.</p>.<p>A man from Budaun was arrested in a sedition case on Wednesday, Senior Superintendent of Police OP Singh said.</p>.<p>Niaz had posted the picture of Pakistani flag and wrote objectionable comments in support of Pakistan on Facebook after the match, according to a complaint filed against him by Punit Shakya of Hindu Jagran Manch.</p>.<p>The SSP said Niaz posted a picture of Pakistan's flag on his Facebook account and captioned, "I love you Pakistan, I miss you Pakistan, Jeet Mubarak Pakistan".</p>.<p>Niaz was booked for sedition and under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act on Tuesday and sent to jail on Wednesday, the officer said.</p>.<p>Pakistan on Sunday had drubbed India by 10 wickets in a Super 12 game for their first win in 13 attempts over their arch-rivals India in a World Cup match. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>