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Ministry summons Wikipedia officials
sources said that IT Ministry Wikipedia officials have been summoned for the edits made to the bowler’s page. A panel headed by the secretary of the IT ministry will question the officials on the steps being taken to ensure that such edits are not made.
The 23-year-old bowler received hate online and was called a “Khalistani” after he was caught by a Pakistani batsman. asif ali one in Asia Cup Match in Dubai on Monday. India eventually lost Pakistan By five wickets in a Super 4 match.
The bowler’s Wikipedia page was edited with his country named “Khalistan Punjab” and his name was changed to “Major Arshdeep Singh Bajwa”. India was replaced with Khalistan several times throughout the article, although these changes were soon removed by Wikipedia editors.
(with inputs from agencies)