Khalistan flags found on Himachal Pradesh Assembly gates in Dharamshala; 'Cowardly', says CM

Dharamshala: In a shocking incident, the flags of the separatist Khalistan movement were found tied to the boundary wall and gate of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Dharamshala today. 

The Kangra police said the act appears to be carried out by some tourists from Punjab. They will register a case today. 

"It might have happened late at night or early morning today. We have removed the Khalistan flags from the Vidhan Sabha gate. It could be an act of some tourists from Punjab. We are going to register a case today," SP Kangra, Khushal Sharma was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI.

#WATCH Khalistan flags found tied on the main gate & boundary wall of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Dharamshala today morning pic.twitter.com/zzYk5xKmVg

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The winter session is held in Dharamsala every year. The entire government, including the Chief Minister, move here from Shimla every year.

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has termed the act "cowardly".

"Condemn the cowardly act of putting up Khalistan flags at the gate of Dharamshala Assembly Complex. Only the Winter Session is held in this Assembly, so there's a need for more security arrangements here. The incident will be probed, and strict action will be taken," he said. 

With inputs from ANI