Army Veteran Flags Incorrect Draping of Indian Flag in Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar
Indian Army veteran Colonel Vembu Shankar has raised concerns over a scene in the Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar, alleging the Indian National Flag was incorrectly draped on Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja's coffin. The veteran pointed out that the green portion of the flag is visible instead of the saffron band, which should be positioned towards the head as per the Flag Code of India. He called for a public apology, digital correction, and suspension of the show's screening until the issue is resolved. The series makers have not yet responded.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indiatoday, freepressjournal, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 11 Aug, 03:59 pm. Other outlets followed.