Srinagar: In a deeply embarrassing moment for Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, tricolor fell off the post as she hoisted it at Bakshi stadium where the main Independence Day function of Jammu Kashmir was held.
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 Chief Minister 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 has directed DGP JK Police to suspend the erring officers responsible for the embarrassment she faced. (CNS)
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