Ahmedabad: A Surat-based property dealer was today arrested for allegedly insulting the national flag by draping his dog in the tricolour at a public event held on Republic Day, police said.

Bharat Gohil, 40, was arrested on a complaint by Aziz Cyclewala but was released on bail later in the day, said inspector G A Sarvaiya of Umra police station. Gohil had taken his canine to participate in the 'Pet Run' organised on January 26 near Kargil Chowk area of the city. At the event, he came with his dog draped in the tricolor, the inspector said.