Photos: India hoists tallest flag at Indo-Pak border

[Paranoid Android]

Pakistan fears it could be used for 'spying'.

India has just hoisted the nation's tallest flag and Pakistani is not 'happy' about it.

According to local reports, the 360 feet flag was hoisted on Sunday at the famous Indo-Pak (Attari-Wagah) border checkpost in Punjab. The new flag can be seen from Lahore in Pakistan.

The new flag is 120 feet in length, 80 feet in breadth and is hosted on a pole which is 360 feet high. The concrete base is 30 feet in length and another 30 feet in breadth. The foundation has been designed in such a way that the flag will be able to withstand high velocity winds up to 180 km an hour, said sources.

Punjab Local Bodies Minister and senior BJP leader Anil Joshi hoisted the flag, according to reports.

"The contract for maintenance of the flag has been given to a private company for three years."

The flag is expected to attract tourists who visit the Attari border to watch the famous Beating the Retreat ceremony between the two countries.

The cost of the project, borne by the Amritsar Improvement Trust, was around Rs36 million.

Interestingly, the flag - based on motorized mechanism - will be lowered only in case of wear and tear.

Pakistan Objects
Pakistan Rangers have already objected to the installation of the flag and conveyed the same to the BSF and had asked them to install the flag away from the border, said sources.

The neighbour has called the act a violation of international treaties.

Pakistan authorities apparently fear that India could use the mast to spy in Pakistani land by installing cameras on the flag pole.

https://twitter.com/x/status/838386425154396161

Not violating any treaty
India has made it clear that the flat was being installed 200 metres before the zero line and was not a violation in any manner.

"Not to my knowledge. It is our national flag and nobody can stop us from hoisting it on our soil," said Joshi.

The decision to install tallest tricolour at the Attari border was taken by the Amritsar Improvement Trust.

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[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

clearly would've target of any hostilities. also Pakistan should do the same.

 

[Jugger]

Pakistan should not be overly concerned, just build the same size or larger flag on its side.
Problem solved.

 

[Windjammer]

If the need arises, Pakistan knows how to demolish it.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=150973355377242

 

[sohailbutt1987]

If the need arises, Pakistan knows how to demolish it.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=150973355377242

Windy sahab better to turn it upside down when the time calls![emoji12]

 

[Kyoto]

India is on its own level of pettiness

 

[Areesh]

clearly would've target of any hostilities. also Pakistan should do the same.

Nah not needed. These are childish theatrics. We shouldn't follow them.

 

[Spring Onion]

Pakistan should not be overly concerned, just build the same size or larger flag on its side.
Problem solved.

nahhh we would send our pigeons to sit on the top of the flag as peace mission

 

[Sugarcane]

Let them be happy about it, after all har cheez ko tu bara kar nahi sakte.

 

[maximuswarrior]

If only hoisting large flags could undo the partition. How India squeals and mourns each day.

 

[RealNapster]

4000 Pakistani soldiers killed in Kargil alone is enough proof of kill ratio.

comeon guyz. @Areesh , @Gregor Clegane .. we were talking about a "Flag" . is it that hard for US to remain on topic ?

 

[RealNapster]

We were on topic. A troll with multiple ID's wants his rear side kicked.

Don't blame me for that.

We should report those guyz instead of starting kabadi with them. You are a senior member. you are here to guide us. being a senior member burden lies on you.

and who am i to blame anyone. ? i was just trying to cool things.

 

[Areesh]

We should report those guyz instead of starting kabadi with them. and who am i to blame anyone. ? i was just trying to cool things.

True.

@WAJsal @The Eagle @waz

Kindly check and clean the thread.

 

[Kambojaric]

Stupidity. Hope we don't build one on our side with our flag. Some will be tempted but this is just petty.