Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that the sedition law would be invoked against those celebrating Pakistan’s victory against India in the recent T20 World Cup match.

So far, five persons have been taken into custody in the state for allegedly using indecent words against the Indian cricket team, according to police.

“Those celebrating Pakistan’s victory will face sedition,” a tweet posted on the official handle of Adityanath’s office said.

The maximum punishment for sedition is life imprisonment.

A man from Budaun was arrested on sedition charges on Wednesday, senior superintendent of police O.P. Singh said.

Niaz had posted the picture of the Pakistan flag and written objectionable comments in support of Pakistan on Facebook after the match, according to a complaint filed against him by Punit Shakya of the Hindu Jagran Manch.

The SSP said Niaz posted a picture of Pakistan’s flag on his Facebook account with the caption: “I love you Pakistan, I miss you Pakistan, jeet mubarak Pakistan”.

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.