The national capital’s “Khalistan Zindabad” and other anti-national slogans that emerged as graffiti on walls in at least 10 different places have been removed, according to the Delhi Police on Thursday.
In the Paschim Vihar area of the capital city, graffiti with the words “Khalistan Zindabad” and “Referendum 2020” was painted on a wall. The incident occurs days before Republic Day celebrations, for which the city’s security has been stepped up.
It is not a “security-related issue,” according to Delhi Police, and individuals engaged will face legal consequences.
“Anti-national, Khalistan-related graffiti appeared overnight at some locations in Delhi. The graffiti appears to have been painted under the cover of darkness and appeared in deserted and empty places. This is not a security-related issue. Legal action will be taken in this matter,” Suman Nalwa, the Public Relations Officer of Delhi Police told ANI.
The PRO underlined that Delhi Police has put strong security measures in place for January 26.
“The focus of our security is January 26. Every unit of Delhi Police is working to ensure that no untoward incident takes place,” the Delhi Police PRO said.
The official further pointed out that the outfit Sikhs for Justice, which is banned in India could be behind such activities and it is resorting to such tactics to remain in news. The official said that legal action would be initiated against those “aiding them”.
“SFJ is a banned organisation. The Internet has no limitations. Whenever they do something, they do so under some other name. It is a little difficult but legal action will be taken. We will also take action against those who are aiding them. They only want to be in the news with such activities,” the Delhi Police PRO said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
Public buildings vandalised
Public buildings in the nation have sometimes been vandalised with pro-Khalistani graffiti.
A Patiala-based man named Manjeet was previously arrested by Karnal Police on July 6 of last year for foam “pro-Khalistan slogans” on the walls of two educational institutions on June 20. According to the police, the accused was promised USD 1,000 by a US-based individual in exchange for completing the task.
Another incidence occurred in Himachal Pradesh in May of last year, where a citizen of Punjab was arrested for allegedly flying Khalistani flags in front of the State Assembly.
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