J&K: Pakistani flags unfurled in separatist leader Masarat Alam's rally in Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 15: Days after his release from jail, separatist leader Masarat Alam on Wednesday held an anti-India rally in Srinagar in which his supporters were spotted carrying Pakistani flags, media reports claimed.

Times Now tweeted, "Freed separatist leader Masarat Alam holds anti-India rally in Srinagar, raises Pakistani flag."

Another tweet showed images in which his supporters were seen holding Pakistani flags.

#ReArrestMasarat now!Freed separatist leader Masarat Alam holds anti-India rally in Srinagar, raises Pakistani flag pic.twitter.com/dgOmSbXFZI

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) April 15, 2015

Reacting to this news Congress attacked the NDA government at Centre for being soft over separatists and termed it as a direct attack on country's unity. [J&K: Separatist leader Asiya Andrabi booked for unfurling Pak Flag in Srinagar]

"Never ever has it happened in worst days of militancy that separatists paraded on streets of Srinagar raising Pak flag. This is outrageous. J&K Governor should dismiss BJP-PDP government," said Congress leader Manish Tewari.

This is outrageous. J&K Governor should dismiss BJP-PDP government: Manish Tewari, Congress #ReArrestMasarat

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) April 15, 2015

"If Pak flag is going to be raised on streets of Srinagar, it is a direct attack on unity and integrity of India," added Congress leader. [Who is Masarat Alam and why his release from jail created uproar in Kashmir, India: Explained]

Condemning this development BJP leader GVL Narsimha was quoted as saying, "The way Pakistani flags were being raised in a protest in Srinagar is completely unacceptable. We expect State Govt of J&K headed by Mufti ji to take cognizance of the matter."

The manner in which Pak flag were being raised in a protest in Srinagar is completely unacceptable: GVLN Rao on Masarat Alam & SAS Geelani

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015

Earlier, Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi was booked for hoisting Pakistan flag and singing its national anthem on its national day in Srinagar.

A case against Asiya was registered under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

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