Shimla, March 18 -- A major controversy erupted in Himachal Pradesh after the posters of slain militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale were forcefully pasted on buses operated by Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC).

The issue was raised in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly by the Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who called for immediate action to prevent a recurrance of such incidents.

Speaking in the Assembly, and later to mediapersons, Thakur expressed deep concern over the rise in incidents where individuals from outside the state were seen displaying flags and engaging in activities that could disturb law and order.

"Himachal Pradesh has always been a peaceful state where people l...