Himachal Pradesh suspends bus routes in Punjab

A series of incidents involving attacks on Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses in India — Punjab, India, including vandalism and the scribbling of pro-Khalistani slogans, has led to a significant inter-state dispute. The windshields of four HRTC buses were smashed at the Amritsar stand, and pro-Khalistan slogans were written on others. These incidents are reportedly a retaliation for an earlier altercation at the Manikaran Barrier in Kullu district, India — Himachal Pradesh, where locals removed flags bearing the image of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from motorbikes of youths from India — Punjab, India. In response to the escalating violence, India — Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced that HRTC buses will no longer be parked overnight in India — Punjab, India until the India — Aam Aadmi Party government ensures their safety. HRTC has already suspended 10 routes in India — Punjab, India, and further suspensions are possible. Dal Khalsa and Sikh Youth of Punjab activists have been involved in pasting Bhindranwale's photos on HRTC buses, while Anti-Terrorist Front India has announced plans to counter with Bharat Mata posters on India — Punjab, India Roadways buses.