In a present of anger towards the latest terrorist assault focusing on vacationers in Kashmir’s Pahalgam, Bajrang Dal activists pasted Pakistani flags on roads throughout varied areas in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi on Friday, Deccan Herald reported.
Giant stickers resembling Pakistan’s nationwide flag have been noticed at key junctions of Kalaburagi. (Representational Picture)(AFP)
Giant stickers resembling Pakistan’s nationwide flag have been noticed at key junctions together with Jagat Circle, Aland Naka, Market Chowk, and Sath Gumbaz. The bizarre mode of protest rapidly drew consideration and prompted swift motion from regulation enforcement authorities, the report added.
Metropolis Police Commissioner Sharanappa S D, together with senior police personnel, visited the affected areas and ordered the removing of the flags., the report additional added. Officers additionally detained a number of people for questioning underneath preventive measures.
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Chatting with media, the official confirmed that no prior permission had been looked for the protest.
“Bajrang Dal members staged a protest by pasting Pakistani flags on city roads to denounce the terror attack in Pahalgam. However, they had not obtained permission, leading to confusion among the public. Six people were taken into preventive custody and later released,” he mentioned in keeping with the publication.
The police are persevering with their inquiry into the incident to forestall any additional regulation and order points.
“No need for war”
Amid rising tensions following the lethal terror assault in Pahalgam, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday emphasised that conflict with Pakistan was not an answer. As a substitute, he pointed to a “security lapse” behind the assault, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, and referred to as for stronger safety measures within the Kashmir valley.
“There has been a clear lapse in security. We do not support the idea of war. What’s needed now is for the central government to tighten security and work towards restoring peace in Kashmir,” Siddaramaiah advised reporters.
He urged the Union authorities to prioritize boosting safety infrastructure within the area to forestall additional tragedies.
(With company inputs)
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