On 25 April 2025, several Hindu activists in Karnataka staged a protest against the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir—which claimed 26 lives—by placing large Pakistani flag stickers on roads in multiple locations across the city. The protest, intended as a condemnation of the attack on Hindu tourists surprisingly led to police action under the Congress-led state government.
The Pakistani flags were found pasted on roadways at key spots such as Jagat Circle, Aland Naka, Market Chowk, and Sath Gumbaz. The act seems to have irked many Muslim residents, with some Muslim women reportedly removing the stickers upon seeing them, prompting immediate alerts to the local police.
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Later in the day, members of the Bajrang Dal arrived at Jagat Circle and claimed responsibility for placing the stickers, stating it was their form of protest against the recent terror strike in Kashmir.
City Police Commissioner Sharanappa S. D., along with senior officers, visited the affected locations and oversaw the removal of the controversial stickers. Authorities confirmed that several individuals had been taken into preventive custody for questioning.
Speaking to the media, Commissioner Sharanappa said, “Bajrang Dal activists carried out the protest by pasting Pakistani flags on the road in response to the Pahalgam attack. However, they did not seek any official permission for this demonstration, which led to public confusion. Six individuals were detained for preventive measures and have since been released.”
The incident has stirred debate around the mode of protest and the political handling of communal sensitivities, especially in the wake of a national tragedy.
(With Inputs From Deccan Herald)
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