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Govt summons Wikipedia execs after Arshdeep Singh's page entry changed

Wikipedia's page entry of India cricket team bowler Arshdeep Singh was changed to reflect an association with Khalistan

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Arshdeep Singh (Photo: Twitter)

BS Web Team New Delhi
The IT ministry summoned executives of Wikipedia in India on Monday after cricketer Arshdeep Singh's page information was changed to reflect an association with Khalistan, The Economic Times reported.

Singh's Wikipedia page entry on Sunday was changed after India's loss to Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup. In Sunday's match, Singh dropped a catch of Pakistan batter Asif Ali, who went on to apply the finishing touches for Pakistan in their successful chase of 182 in a Super Four match.

The 23-year-old fast bowler was heavily criticised on Twitter following his drop. The change in Singh's Wikipedia page