SRINAGAR (Web Desk) – In a deeply embarrassing moment for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister (CM) Mehbooba Mufti, Indian flag fell off the post as she hoisted it at Bakshi stadium in Srinagar where the main Independence Day function held on Monday.
Mehbooba, who was hoisting the national flag as Chief Minister for the first time, pulled the string attached to the post only to see the tricolor fall from the post and land on the ground.
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Amid the embarrassing situation, two personnel from the security detail of the CM held the flag in their hands till Mehbooba gave the ceremonial salute to the flag. As Mehbooba left the stage for inspecting the contingents of the police and paramilitary forces, the security staff at the Bakshi Stadium hurriedly set the flag right and hoisted it atop the post.
Mehbooba directed police officials to suspend the erring officers responsible for the embarrassment she faced.
