India, June 30 -- A controversy erupted in the Loni Kalbhor area on the outskirts of Pune after Iranian national flags and flex banners featuring the image of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were displayed publicly. The incident came to light on Sunday and triggered objections from local right-wing groups, prompting swift action from the Pune Police.

According to police, the banners and flags were allegedly put up by a group of Iranian nationals residing in Kadam Wak Wasti.

Tensions rose after some local residents and activists associated with the right-wing outfit Bajrang Dal noticed the display. They alerted authorities, demanding immediate removal of the flex banners and flags.

Local police teams promptly reached the ...