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Indian Authorities Take Down Iranian Flags and Khamenei Posters in Pune

Local police joined municipal teams to defuse tensions following a right-wing protest in Pune, reflecting efforts to prevent spillover from the Israel-Iran ceasefire.

According to police, the banners and flags were allegedly put up by a group of Iranian nationals residing in Kadam Wak Wasti. (HT Photo)
A woman holds a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Overview

  • Pune Police and municipal workers removed Iranian flags and posters of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from Loni Kalbhor on June 30 after demonstrations by a right-wing organisation.
  • In Maurawan town, Uttar Pradesh, routine patrol officers persuaded homeowners to take down a Khamenei poster on June 29 without filing any cases.
  • Residents in Loni Kalbhor reported that Iranian nationals had been chanting slogans over the three days preceding the removals.
  • Authorities confirmed that no arrests were made and neighbourhoods returned to calm once the symbols were cleared.
  • The actions coincide with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that halted a 12-day military exchange between Israel and Iran, underscoring efforts to contain regional tensions.