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Himachal Pradesh: Tensions have escalated between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh as the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) suspends 10 bus routes to Punjab on Wednesday. This decision comes in response to recent attacks on HRTC buses within Punjab. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri has addressed the issue, emphasizing passenger safety and ongoing discussions with Punjab authorities.
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri highlighted specific events, such as an HRTC bus being stopped by an unmarked car on the Kharar flyover, where miscreants damaged its windows. A similar stone-pelting incident occurred near Sirhind.
Agnihotri while speaking who holds the Transport portfolio, said in the House that the government was in touch with the Punjab government and administration over the attacks. “The state government has deployed corporation officials at all important bus stands in Punjab to monitor the situation,” he said.
He said that miscreants travelling in a car without a number plate in Kharar stopped an HRTC bus and broke windowpanes on Tuesday. “An FIR (first information report) has been registered at the police station in Kharar and the Senior Superintendent of Police of Mohali has said that security will be provided to our buses,” he said.
“We hope the Punjab government will take action against these events and will ensure the safety of our passengers, drivers and vehicles.”
Furthermore, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has also engaged directly with Punjab’s Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, who has assured strict action against those responsible for the attacks. Discussions at the Director General of Police (DGP) level are underway to address the security concerns, with assurances of police protection for HRTC buses if necessary.
The suspension of these routes has impacted daily commuters and travelers between the two states.
