Sunil Chadha
Shimla: The Anti-Terrorist Front India (ATFI) has announced a crackdown on pro-Khalistan elements in Himachal Pradesh, declaring that vehicles displaying posters of slain Khalistan militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale will not be allowed entry into the state.
The organisation’s national president, Viresh Shandilya, said that ATFI activists would remove such posters from vehicles entering Himachal.
As symbolic protest, Khalistani flags to be burnt in Shimla
Shandilya, who has been vocal against pro-Khalistan activities, has also announced plans to burn Khalistani flags in Shimla as a symbolic protest.
He termed the Khalistani movement a direct threat to India’s unity and security, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take decisive action, similar to the abrogation of Article 370, to curb such activities.
ATFI to work with Himachal Govt to curb Khalistani activities
The ATFI has assured its cooperation with the Himachal Pradesh government to prevent any Khalistani influence in the state.
The organisation has demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi convene an all-party meeting to address the growing concerns over separatist activities. Furthermore, ATFI plans to submit memorandums to all state governors, urging strict action against pro-Khalistan supporters.
Shandilya alleged that Khalistani elements are receiving support from Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI and certain groups in Canada. He claimed that these elements aim to create an atmosphere of fear in India.
He recalled a similar protest two years ago in Shimla when Khalistani flags were set on fire and vowed to launch a nationwide campaign against pro-Khalistan activities.
Demand for life imprisonment for Khalistan supporters
The ATFI has demanded that individuals supporting Khalistan be booked under sedition charges and sentenced to life imprisonment. The organisation’s stance comes amid rising tensions between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab over incidents involving Khalistani flags and posters.
The latest attack on an HRTC bus in Punjab’s Kharar has further fuelled these concerns, prompting calls for stricter security measures to protect Himachal’s transport services from targeted attacks.
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